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DEA announces “360 Strategy” in the greater New Orleans area to address heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime

April 16, 2019
… “DEA’s 360 Strategy makes use of every community resource available to reach young people and attack the heroin and …
April 16, 2019
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

November 04, 2019
… Program Report on the recent drug sampling and testing is available on the DEA.gov website. On …
November 04, 2019
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2018
… Outreach: (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov NEW ORLEANS – With the robust participation of Americans nationwide, DEA … at nearly 6,000 sites across the country. Together with almost 5,000 local, state and federal partners, DEA … Complete results for DEA’s fall Take Back Day are available at ttps://takebackday.dea.gov/#initiative-results. …
November 05, 2018
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Daughter of Prolific Mexican Cartel Leader Pleads Guilty to Criminal Violation of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act

March 12, 2021
… of Justice, we will use all the investigative tools available, including OFAC designations, to bring to justice …
March 12, 2021
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

August 21, 2022
… times more potent than morphine.  It is inexpensive, widely available, highly addictive — and potentially lethal.  Drug …
August 21, 2022
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Methuen Man Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison For Role In Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

October 06, 2022
… fentanyl soar. The DEA will continue to use every resource available to identify those, like Mr. Guerrero-Lara, who are …
October 06, 2022
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Brockton Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Role in South Shore Drug Distribution Ring

June 15, 2022
… drug supply. More information on the OCDETF program is available here: https://www.justice.gov/ocdetf/about-ocdetf …
June 15, 2022
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Boston Area Fentanyl And Cocaine Supplier Sentenced

April 27, 2022
… drug supply. More information on the OCDETF program is available here:  https://www.justice.gov/ocdetf/about-ocdetf …
April 27, 2022
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Arizona Gear Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 29, 2022
… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
October 29, 2022
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction

April 20, 2023
… are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
April 20, 2023
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DEA Launches Operation Engage Spokane to Target Fentanyl

March 29, 2022
… @DEASeattleDiv David F. Reames Domestic Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington Additional Division Info Community … Registration: Idaho 571-387-2800 Diversion Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 SPOKANE, Wash. –The United States Drug … our Operation Engage webpage to learn more about the available resources and programs. We believe it is …
March 29, 2022
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DEA and its Partners Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications

May 28, 2024
… 1,694 pounds In its 15th year of the program, DEA partnered with more than 4,600 law enforcement partners at close to … DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . Take Back Day On On …
May 28, 2024
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DEA Launches Project Wave Breaker to Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl

April 27, 2021
… it is, and why the DEA will continue to use every resource available to identify those who are contributing to the …
April 27, 2021
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Narcotics Investigation Nets 2 Arrests, Guns and Drugs

February 15, 2023
… is a top priority of my office. I have pledged to use every available resource to investigate and prosecute drug dealers …
February 15, 2023
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Company Pays $158,760 to Resolve Claims Related to Controlled Substance Thefts From Pharmacies During Inventory

September 30, 2022
… pharmacies, and to make the results of the vetting available to their pharmacy-clients.  The pharmacy-clients, …
September 30, 2022
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Buffalo Man Going to Prison for Selling Fentanyl that Led to Five Deaths

June 25, 2021
… of heroin and fentanyl. When the defendant was not available, he sent co-defendants Reese Moore and Kevin …
June 25, 2021
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United States seeks forfeiture of real estate in Mexico purchased by cartel leader Rafael Caro Quintero with proceeds of his drug trafficking organization

October 23, 2019
… Camarena and he now faces a stark choice between the only available endings - an American prison or a Mexican grave, …
October 23, 2019
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DEA Works with Tribal Communities to Advance Drug Education

February 18, 2025
… DEA Works with Tribal Communities to Advance Drug Education February … The DEA created a poster blending Native Indian imagery with wording emphasizing the importance of culture over drug … Good Medicine Bundle culture-based prevention resources available through DEA’s Operation Prevention, conversation …
February 18, 2025
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Colorado Breaks Record For Fentanyl Pill Seizures

December 03, 2024
… 2.7 million fentanyl pills – or “fake” pills – in Colorado, with one month remaining in the year.  This breaks last … like Oxycodone pills, or “blues” – counterfeit “M30s” – with an “M” stamped on one side, “30” for milligrams on the … be released in late January, 2025.  Resources are always available at www.dea.gov/onepill  Drug Trafficking Fake …
December 03, 2024
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Covetrus Agrees To Pay $1,125,000 for Failing to Adequately Address Suspicious Opioid Orders and for Inadequate Recordkeeping Practices

October 30, 2024
… Covetrus Agrees To Pay $1,125,000 for Failing to Adequately Address Suspicious Opioid Orders … U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached a $1,125,000 settlement with Covetrus North America, LLC (Covetrus NA) to resolve … failed to properly review the most recent information made available in ARCOS (an automated, comprehensive drug …
October 30, 2024
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Final Federal Defendant from “Operation New Day” Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

August 13, 2024
… in prison for dealing drugs in downtown Seattle while armed with a handgun, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. … no respect for the law…. We are not effectively dealing with these open-air drug situations.” According to records … Following release from custody, the defendant should avail himself to the services coordinated by United States …
August 13, 2024
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DEA and its Partners Remove More than 670,000 Pounds of Unused Medications from Communities Nationwide

May 29, 2024
… healthier.” In its 15th year of the program, DEA partnered with more than 4,600 law enforcement partners at close to … DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day (dea.gov) . # # # Outreach/Drug …
May 29, 2024
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Quincy Man Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Drug And Gun Offenses

May 23, 2024
… Diversion/Medical Practitioner 571-362-9171 Defendant found with 13 bags of cocaine and fentanyl in his underwear; … and two counts of possessing cocaine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute. On July 23, 2022 Fulcar was … drug supply. More information on the OCDETF program is available here: https://www.justice.gov/ocdetf/about-ocdetf …
May 23, 2024
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DEA Recognizes First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 09, 2022
… times more potent than morphine.  It is inexpensive, widely available, and highly addictive. Drug traffickers are …
May 09, 2022
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

April 26, 2024
… on Saturday Throughout the Northwest SEATTLE  – Together with its law enforcement partners, the Drug Enforcement … Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska, will have 154 collections sites with the help of 133 partners. For fifteen years, DEA’s … are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at  www.DEATakeBack.com  for easy reference to …
April 26, 2024
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

April 26, 2024
… Stephanie Elliott (571) 363-8417 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Together with its law enforcement partners, the Drug Enforcement … Oftentimes, opioid abuse and the path to addiction begins with the home medicine cabinet.”  There are several ways to … are removed. A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com for easy reference to …
April 26, 2024
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Prisma Health Midlands to Pay $1 Million to Resolve Alleged Controlled Substance Act Violations

April 05, 2022
… and the DEA are committed to using every resource available to prevent overdose deaths and hold accountable …
April 05, 2022
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DEA El Paso Hiring Special Agents to Work in Local Offices

February 22, 2024
… DEA El Paso Hiring Special Agents to Work in Local Offices February 22, 2024 El Paso Contact Info … Carlos A. Briano Recruiter Name Elizabeth Borruel (915) 832-6000 ElPasoSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … or a combination of both. SAC Thorne-James will be available for interviews related to this posting on Friday …
February 22, 2024
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DEA Administrator names Towanda R. Thorne-James as El Paso SAC

January 25, 2024
… Medal of Valor, to name a few. SAC Thorne-James will be available to meet local media on the following days. Please …
January 25, 2024
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 07, 2023
… for DEA’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available at www.TakeBackDay.com Take Back Day On On Press …
November 07, 2023