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13.5 Million Lethal Doses Of Fentanyl: California Man Indicted In DEA-Kansas Highway Patrol Investigation

… 13.5 Million Lethal Doses Of Fentanyl: California Man Indicted In … potent opioids, like fentanyl. This seizure alone prevented over 13.5 million lethal doses of this very potent and dangerous drug …
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Chinese National Indicted for Importation of Enough Chemicals to Make Millions of Fatal Doses of Fentanyl

… Indicted for Importation of Enough Chemicals to Make Millions of Fatal Doses of Fentanyl July 22, 2024 Houston … the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District …
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DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

… legal action if an exorbitant fine is not paid immediately over the phone. The callers typically identify themselves as … or, in some instances, in the form of untraceable gift cards taken over the phone. Callers falsify the number on … should refuse the demand and report the threat using the online form or by calling 877-792-2873. Reporting scam calls …
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Largest Fentanyl Bust in DEA History: Authorities Seize Over 400 Kilograms of Fentanyl in Record-Shattering Operation

… 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, …
GENERAL INFORMATION

Victim Witness Assistance Program

May 08, 2025
… urge you to call your local police department. Program Overview The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Victim … than 100,000 victims every year, paying out close of $250 million annually. Victims of most violent or personal … 574-9302 | Phone: (202) 252-1010 | Fax: (202) 252-1011 Email:   usaeo.VictimOmbudsman@usdoj.gov DEA Victim Witness …
May 08, 2025
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Sinaloa Cartel-Connected Drug Distribution Ring That Used Semi-Trucks to Transport Huge Loads Disrupted With Multiple Arrests

… 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 …
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Former Honduran drug trafficker sentenced to life in prison for distributing over 150 tons of controlled substances

… trafficker sentenced to life in prison for distributing over 150 tons of controlled substances August 02, 2019 … and 20 tons of methamphetamine precursor chemicals, paid millions of dollars in bribes to Honduran officials and …
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Attorney General Sessions And Acting DEA Administrator Patterson Announce New Tools To Address Opioid Crisis

… during a press conference at the Department of Justice: over $12 million in grant funding to assist law enforcement in … Task Force (AHTF) award recipients, including funding amounts, can be found here . The complete list of COPS …
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High-Ranking Member of Violent Mexican Drug Cartel Sentenced on Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge

… member of the Los Zetas cartel was sentenced today to over 31 years in prison for conspiring to manufacture and … of cocaine and marijuana. He was also ordered to pay $26.5 million in forfeiture. “Eleazar Medina-Rojas used extreme … as a plaza boss, ensured that the cartel maintained control over key drug trafficking routes used to direct cocaine and …
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Two Louisville Men Sentenced for Distribution of Over 21,000 Fentanyl Pills and Firearm Offenses

… Two Louisville Men Sentenced for Distribution of Over 21,000 Fentanyl Pills and Firearm Offenses July 14, … search warrant at Shelby Jr.’s residence on July 12, 2024, over 17,000 fentanyl pills and four firearms were seized. …
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Two Charged With Attempting To Smuggle Half A Million In Heroin Through LAX

… Two Charged With Attempting To Smuggle Half A Million In Heroin Through LAX May 04, 2017 Los Angeles … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis … enterprises that use the aviation system to transport large amounts of illicit drugs throughout the United States, and …
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DEA’s Fentanyl Free America Billboard Sparks Conversation on Dangers of Synthetic Drugs

… lives.  In 2025, DEA agents removed approximately six million deadly doses of fentanyl from Minnesota communities, …
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. to pay $1.5 million to settle Civil Penalty Claims for violation so the Controlled Substance Act

… CVS Pharmacy, Inc. to pay $1.5 million to settle Civil Penalty Claims for violation so the … (“CDC”), on average 46 Americans died every day from an overdose involving prescription opioids in 2016. In response … highly addictive drugs, and that they prescribe limited amounts.  This case is the latest in a series of federal …
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DEA Executes Operation Profit Over Patients to Dismantle Health Care Fraud Networks

July 03, 2025
… DEA Executes Operation Profit Over Patients to Dismantle Health Care Fraud Networks July … and others writing unnecessary prescriptions for large amounts of opioids and various combinations of controlled … pharmacist, and others allegedly diverted more than 3 million opioids onto the black market. The case is connected …
July 03, 2025
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Meth Trafficking

… Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Meth Trafficking August 17, 2023 Chicago … August 2022, law enforcement conducted six controlled buys of methamphetamine from Fisher. A search of his …
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Stockton Marijuana Grow Cultivator Convicted Of Narcotics And Firearms Charges

… found approximately 2,000 marijuana plants, 2,000 starter clones and two loaded firearms. In rejecting the defendant’s …
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Owner Of Silver Spring Nightclub Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking

… at his Laurel restaurant, and used drug proceeds to buy an upscale restaurant/nightclub in Silver Spring … 2010 to 2012, Miskiri gave money to the Mullings DTO to buy marijuana in California and Arizona, which was shipped … the night club opened ,  Miskiri received as much as $1 million in cash for each load of marijuana that he obtained …
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Coordinated Federal-Local Law Enforcement Efforts Lead Surge in Arrests, Drug Seizures, and Federal Drug Trafficking Charges in San Francisco

… surge in federal drug enforcement measures in San Francisco over the past two months.  Coordinated federal and local law … kilograms of fentanyl—alone enough to kill nearly half a million people—over 623 grams of methamphetamine, over 140 …
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Yavapai

March 28, 2025
… Our country is in the midst of an unprecedented overdose crisis, impacting every American community.  Last … drug education and awareness,  prevention curriculum, on-line resources, school programs and many other special … how to identify Call-to-Action next steps. Sign up here and email any questions to Kelly Lee at kelly.j.lee@dea.gov . …
March 28, 2025
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Indiana Man Sentenced to More Than 19 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine

… it.  The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the trial and sentencing hearing, which were held in … of the vehicle, but after the Trooper located a large amount of narcotics in the rear compartment, Hunt fled …
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Kansas City Man Sentenced for $1 Million Meth Conspiracy Near Elementary School

… Kansas City Man Sentenced for $1 Million Meth Conspiracy Near Elementary School August 04, … court for his role in a conspiracy that converted large amounts of liquid methamphetamine into crystal …
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46 Convicted in $18 Million Pill Mill Scheme in Fort Worth

… 46 Convicted in $18 Million Pill Mill Scheme in Fort Worth March 24, 2021 Dallas … The recruiters – who paid the clinic based in part on the amount of drugs prescribed – then filled the prescriptions …
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Dubuque Man Gets Over 20 Years In Prison For Fentanyl Trafficking Resulting In Death And Serious Injuries

… Dubuque Man Gets Over 20 Years In Prison For Fentanyl Trafficking Resulting … presented at trial displayed how Lewis sold significant amounts of heroin to multiple customers in the Dubuque, …
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North Carolina Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking 10 Kilos of Cocaine

… adolescent child in the vehicle. McMurrin attempted to discard the package and continued to flee. Investigators …
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

… Back Day is truly about community collaboration. Safely discarding prescription meds is essential in preventing misuse …
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Mobile County Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years Imprisonment for Methamphetamine Trafficking

… Mobile County Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years Imprisonment for Methamphetamine Trafficking …
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DEA Collected A Record Amount Of Unwanted Rx Medication In The State Of New York

… DEA Collected A Record Amount Of Unwanted Rx Medication In The State Of New York … to Niagara Falls embraced the opportunity to discard over 55,000 pounds of unused and expired prescription …
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Fifteen Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Operating Marijuana Grow Houses Over Twenty Million Dollars Worth Of Marijuana Seized

… Plains Federal Court With Operating Marijuana Grow Houses Over Twenty Million Dollars Worth Of Marijuana Seized March 30, 2011 New …
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High-level Baltimore fentanyl distributor convicted in federal court

… seizure of more than 10 kgs of fentanyl—enough to kill 5 million people—and over $4 million in cash BALTIMORE – A federal jury convicted … 2018 through January 2019, Paul Alexander distributed large amounts of fentanyl in and around the Baltimore area.  An …
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Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Over 500 Grams of Fentanyl

… Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Over 500 Grams of Fentanyl February 08, 2022 Washington, DC … trafficking conspiracy involving the trafficking of large amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances.  Cooley … Cooley’s person.  As a result of the search, officers recovered 20 separate plastic bags, each containing 50 gel …