PRESS RELEASE

Mobile County Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years Imprisonment for Methamphetamine Trafficking

May 13, 2025
… Mobile County Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years Imprisonment for Methamphetamine Trafficking …
May 13, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Sinaloa Cartel-Connected Drug Distribution Ring That Used Semi-Trucks to Transport Huge Loads Disrupted With Multiple Arrests

August 25, 2025
… and Jonathan Weiner, Director Northwest HIDTA. Seattle – Over the last three weeks, federal, state and local law … from this group that could have yielded a staggering 6.9 million lethal doses.  This fentanyl could have killed …
August 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Canadian Man Accused Of Laundering Millions Of Dollars For The Sinaloa Cartel Arrives In Los Angeles To Face Charges

October 02, 2015
… Canadian Man Accused Of Laundering Millions Of Dollars For The Sinaloa Cartel Arrives In Los … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
October 02, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Wakefield Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Meth Trafficking Ring

December 10, 2025
… methamphetamine supplier in the Eastern Massachusetts area. Over the next several months, investigators identified … five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court … upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case. …
December 10, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Southbridge Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution Conspiracy

September 04, 2025
… to other known drug traffickers in the Springfield area.  Over the course of the investigation, four packages related … three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
September 04, 2025
STORY

Keeping Area Families Safe This Summer

July 16, 2021
Fentanyl
… Just this past week, three people in Arlington, Virginia overdosed on fentanyl-laced drugs – resulting in two deaths … well. Fentanyl's deadly disguise Counterfeit pills, ordered online or peddled by drug dealers, have experienced a … are “real” or “fake”, and are often found to contain deadly amounts of fentanyl. SAC Forget explains they may look just …
July 16, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Ecuadorian and Columbian Nationals Found Guilty of Smuggling Over 400 Kilograms of Cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

March 17, 2022
… Ecuadorian and Columbian Nationals Found Guilty of Smuggling Over 400 Kilograms of Cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean … motorboat revealed 430 kilograms of cocaine, worth $12.9 million, hidden underneath the vessel’s deck. This case was … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
March 17, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

L.A. Garment District Money Laundering Cartel Scheme Exposed

September 10, 2014
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … defendants and seized what is estimated to be at least $65 million in cash and from bank accounts around the world. In … broker finds business owners in the foreign country who buy goods from vendors in the United States and who need …
September 10, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Four Charged In Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

April 11, 2016
… 31 Kilograms of Cocaine and $2.4 Million in Cash Seized wdo041116a_fig1.jpg … information about a group that was trafficking large amounts of cocaine into Maryland and utilizing a warehouse …
April 11, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Two Men Found On Stateless Vessel In International Waters With Large Amount Of Cocaine

September 06, 2013
… On Stateless Vessel In International Waters With Large Amount Of Cocaine September 06, 2013 New England Contact … cocaine has an approximate street value of more than $20 million.  On Sept. 2, the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter … years and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a $1 million fine. On …
September 06, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Illegal Alien Sentenced to 20 years in Federal Prison for Church Parking Lot Meth Deal

August 28, 2025
… Administration (DEA) agents arrested him, they uncovered a substantial amount of methamphetamine destined for our communities,” … lives.” On Dec 12, 2023, Quiroz-Salto arranged to deliver over 20 kilograms of methamphetamine aka “ice” in the …
August 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

High-Ranking Members of Sinaloa Cartel Charged with Material Support of a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Narcoterrorism

September 24, 2025
… fentanyl and exposed a money laundering network that pushed millions in cartel profits through U.S. banks. This is not a … pipeline that has flooded the Midwest with significant amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. We … the fight, using all the resources of the United States government, to destroy the Sinaloa Cartel.” “The Sinaloa …
September 24, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Brings In Record Amount Of Unused Prescription Drugs On National Prescription Take Back Day

May 08, 2017
… DEA Brings In Record Amount Of Unused Prescription Drugs On National Prescription … to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The …
May 08, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Eleven Dominican Republic Citizens Indicted For Impersonating Federal Agents And Wire Fraud

January 26, 2011
… Investigations observed that "When consumers purchase drugs online from unscrupulous Internet pharmacies, they not only … organization then posed as agents of the United States government, told victims that they were under investigation, … they were threatened by the (impostors). The extortion amounts requested generally ranged between $2,500 to $25,000 …
January 26, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Creve Coeur Pharmacy and Owner to Pay $1.4 Million for Ignoring Signs of Illegal Drug Prescriptions

October 04, 2021
… Creve Coeur Pharmacy and Owner to Pay $1.4 Million for Ignoring Signs of Illegal Drug Prescriptions … drugs commonly sought after for recreational purposes; and amounts of opioids that exceeded CDC guidance by as much as …
October 04, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

UT Southwestern to Pay $4.5 Million to Resolve Alleged Controlled Substance Act Violations That Permitted Drug Diversion by Staff

November 30, 2021
… UT Southwestern to Pay $4.5 Million to Resolve Alleged Controlled Substance Act … which began in December 2018 after two UTSW nurses overdosed on fentanyl and died at UTSW’s Clements University …
November 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Eight-week federal trial results in conviction of Chapo associates in Buffalo, NY

December 20, 2018
… demonstrates to the public that traffickers are reaping millions of dollars off overdoses, addiction and death,” said DEA Special Agent in …
December 20, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Largest Fentanyl Bust in DEA History: Authorities Seize Over 400 Kilograms of Fentanyl in Record-Shattering Operation

May 08, 2025
… Largest Fentanyl Bust in DEA History: Authorities Seize Over 400 Kilograms of Fentanyl in Record-Shattering … and more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine, conspiracy to commit drug trafficking, …
May 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Two Attorneys Among Four Convicted Of $9.2 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme

December 08, 2011
… Two Attorneys Among Four Convicted Of $9.2 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme December 08, 2011 Chicago … previously pleaded guilty in the case and testified as government witnesses. A fifth defendant who went to trial was …
December 08, 2011
LANDING PAGE

Diversion Control Division

October 30, 2025
Diversion Control Division Diversion Control Division Diversion Control Division Many problems associated with drug abuse are the result of legitimately made controlled substances being diverted from their lawful purpose into illicit drug traffic. The …
October 30, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Spokane

March 28, 2025
… number one killer of Americans aged 18 to 45 is fentanyl overdoses. The CDC estimates that over 104,000 people in the … link to follow. Treatment Connect With Us!   Sign up for email updates about Spokane's Operation Engage Initiative.   …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2020
… DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription … Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 DEA brings in nearly a million pounds of prescription medications NEW YORK CITY – … and unwanted medications across the country, the largest amount ever collected in the program’s ten years. Americans …
November 02, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2020
… DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription … 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 DEA brings in nearly a million pounds of prescription medications WASHINGTON – … and unwanted medications across the country, the largest amount ever collected in the program’s ten years. Americans …
November 05, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2020
… DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription … 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 DEA brings in nearly a million pounds of prescription medications WASHINGTON – … and unwanted medications across the country, the largest amount ever collected in the program’s ten years. Americans …
November 05, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription … Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic DEA brings in nearly a million pounds of prescription medications … and unwanted medications across the country, the largest amount ever collected in the program’s ten years. Americans …
October 30, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription … 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov DEA brings in nearly a million pounds of prescription medications WASHINGTON  – … and unwanted medications across the country, the largest amount ever collected in the program’s ten years. Americans …
October 30, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Local "Trifecta" Partnership Announce 70% Reduction in Fentanyl Deaths, Proving Blueprint for 'Fentanyl Free America'

December 08, 2025
… data showing a dramatic decline in fentanyl-related overdose fatalities across the Northshore region of … New Orleans Division (LA, AL, AR, & MS) seized nearly 1.25 million fentanyl pills (187 kilograms), contributing to the national total of over 45 million fentanyl pills taken out of circulation. 2. …
December 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Pensacola Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Interstate Drug Trafficking Operation

December 05, 2025
… years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute large amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine between Texas and … Steans to being an interstate transporter of large amounts of drugs between Texas and Florida with the drugs …
December 05, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

SoCal Doctor Sentenced To Over 5 Years In Federal Prison

January 06, 2015
… SoCal Doctor Sentenced To Over 5 Years In Federal Prison January 06, 2015 Los Angeles … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … 387-6555 Distributed addictive painkillers and laundered millions in illegal proceeds LOS ANGELES - A Los …
January 06, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Jury Convicts Mexican National of $4.7 Million Meth, Heroin Conspiracy

October 23, 2024
… Jury Convicts Mexican National of $4.7 Million Meth, Heroin Conspiracy October 23, 2024 St. Louis … the investigation, federal agents conducted two undercover bulk cash pickups totaling $308,775 and seized $610,400 …
October 23, 2024