PRESS RELEASE

Perry Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Drug-Trafficking Charges

November 21, 2022
… community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about … can be reported to the DEA through this link: RX Abuse Online Reporting (usdoj.gov) . The DEA encourages parents, …
November 21, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Georgia Man Arranging Methamphetamine Transactions from within Federal Prison Sentenced to 300 Additional Months in Federal Prison

June 02, 2022
… community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about … can be reported to the DEA through this link: RX Abuse Online Reporting (usdoj.gov) . Follow DEA Miami via Twitter …
June 02, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA/Partners Take Down Alleged Cross-Country Drug Traffickers Dealing In Meth, Heroin, Cocaine, Fentanyl

October 29, 2014
… is also used as an anesthetic during surgery. Just a small amount - even a few grains - can be fatal. “DEA and its law … responders to “exercise extreme caution” because fatal amounts of fentanyl can be directly absorbed through the … with a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a $10 million fine. AGENCIES - Drug Enforcement Administration …
October 29, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of large drug trafficking organization and five associates sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking

December 18, 2019
… On Dec. 12, 2019, a U.S. Chief Judge sentenced Hull to over 10 years (125 months) in federal prison following his … Brian Hernandez, another associate, helped Hull distribute amounts of heroin and methamphetamine to Hernandez’s set of … Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced William Lipscomb to serve over five years (63 months) in prison after he pled guilty …
December 18, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More than 47 Combined Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

November 07, 2024
… of fentanyl. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearings in the United States District … Justin Ellis.  Dukes was found to be responsible for over 400 grams of fentanyl distributed in the conspiracy … operation was responsible for distributing significant amounts of this deadly substance in Western Arkansas.  This …
November 07, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Washington Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Role as “Right Hand Man” in Deadly Drug Distribution Ring

October 25, 2024
… to distribute fentanyl even after learning of a customer overdose death. His conduct contributed to the huge spike of … and more than a kilogram of heroin. These drug amounts count towards Garcia’s conviction as part of the …
October 25, 2024
STORY

The Overdose Crisis in the DMV

February 17, 2021
Fentanyl Opioids
… The Overdose Crisis in the DMV February 17, 2021 By Jarod A. … and understandably so. In the background of all of this coverage, however, another epidemic has been building. An … drug deaths in the 12 months through May 2020--a record amount. As we bring this view closer to home, the numbers …
February 17, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Six people charged for roles in Newark drug trafficking organization

September 20, 2018
… in and around Newark, including to customers from all over New Jersey. The organization also supplied drugs to … officials used physical and video surveillance, undercover officers, dozens of controlled narcotics purchases, … a maximum potential penalty of 40 years in prison, and a $5 million fine. The drug possession count carries a maximum …
September 20, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Foreign National Found Guilty of Smuggling Meth

August 25, 2021
… of meth and 12 beer bottles containing liquid meth. Overall, authorities seized a total of 44.56 kilograms of … the total estimated street value was in excess of $1.1 million. Testimony also revealed that Mexican cartels have … faces up to life in federal prison and a possible $10 million maximum fine. Larraga-Solano will remain in custody …
August 25, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday October 27

October 23, 2018
… SAN FRANCISCO – After collecting a total of more than 9.9 million pounds nationwide (nearly 5,000 tons) of expired, … unwanted prescription medications during 15 previous events over the past eight years, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration expects to reach a total of 10 million pounds collected following the upcoming fall 2018 …
October 23, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Jury Convicts Laredo Man Of Trafficking A Ton Of Marijuana

August 23, 2011
… States District Court Judge Micaela Alvarez, who presided over the trial, accepted the jury’s verdicts, convicted … in prison and a maximum of life imprisonment, as well as millions of dollars in fines for each of the convictions. …
August 23, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Falmouth Doctor Convicted Of Tax Evasion, Illegal Drug Distribution And Health Care Fraud

November 18, 2016
… between January 2008 and December 2013, the defendant sent over $2.3 million to a relative who resided in Florida and had her … by the defendant’s insurance company that did not cover the relative. These prescriptions were invalid because, …
November 18, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Maine Doctor Sentenced To Prison For Tax Evasion, Illegal Drug Distribution, Healthcare Fraud

April 26, 2017
… between January 2008 and December 2013, the defendant sent over $2.3 million to a relative who resided in Florida and had her … by the defendant’s insurance company that did not cover the relative. These prescriptions were invalid because, …
April 26, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Atlanta Office Heads Up Seventh Prescription Drug Take - Back Event October 26

October 21, 2013
… in the U.S. are alarmingly high; almost twice as many (6.8 million) currently abuse prescription drugs than the number … in DEA’s six previous Take-Back Days turned in nearly 2.8 million pounds-almost 1,409 tons-of prescription drugs, most recently at more than 5,800 sites operated by over 4,300 of DEA’s law enforcement partners.  The public …
October 21, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Charlotte District Office Heads Up Seventh Prescription Drug Take - Back Event October 26

October 21, 2013
… in the U.S. are alarmingly high; almost twice as many (6.8 million) currently abuse prescription drugs than the number … in DEA’s six previous Take-Back Days turned in nearly 2.8 million pounds-almost 1,409 tons-of prescription drugs, most recently at more than 5,800 sites operated by over 4,300 of DEA’s law enforcement partners.  The public …
October 21, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Columbia South Carolina District Office Heads Up Seventh Prescription Drug Take - Back Event October 26

October 21, 2013
… in the U.S. are alarmingly high; almost twice as many (6.8 million) currently abuse prescription drugs than the number … in DEA’s six previous Take-Back Days turned in nearly 2.8 million pounds-almost 1,409 tons-of prescription drugs, most recently at more than 5,800 sites operated by over 4,300 of DEA’s law enforcement partners.  The public …
October 21, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Nashville District Office Heads Up Seventh Prescription Drug Take - Back Event October 26

October 21, 2013
… in the U.S. are alarmingly high; almost twice as many (6.8 million) currently abuse prescription drugs than the number … in DEA’s six previous Take-Back Days turned in nearly 2.8 million pounds-almost 1,409 tons-of prescription drugs, most recently at more than 5,800 sites operated by over 4,300 of DEA’s law enforcement partners.  The public …
October 21, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Americans Turn Out In Droves For DEA’s Seventh National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

November 06, 2013
… tribal law-enforcement and community partners have removed over 3.4 million (1,733 tons) of medication from circulation. (A … drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high; more (6.8 million) currently abuse prescription drugs than the number …
November 06, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Maryland Science Center And DEA Open Powerful New Exhibit

February 11, 2014
… Maryland’s local communities. Experienced by more than 22 million students, teachers, and parents in nine cities … of corporate, foundation, and individual sponsors helped cover the costs of bringing the Target America exhibit to … in Arlington, Virginia and has since inspired over 22 million visitors in Dallas, Omaha, New York City, Detroit, …
February 11, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

April 25, 2016
… 30 SAN FRANCISCO - After collecting and destroying 5.5 million pounds-2,762 tons-of unused prescription drugs in … their potentially dangerous, unwanted medicines to one of over 5,000 collection sites around the country that are … prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.5 million Americans abuse prescription drugs, according to the …
April 25, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Case Update: Central Valley Marijuana Traffickers

March 25, 2014
… a maximum prison term of 20 years and a fine of up to $1 million.  His actual sentence will be determined at the … per plant yield, the cultivation operation was valued at over $2.3 million.  In addition, court records indicate that some of …
March 25, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Two Indicted On Drug Trafficking Charges After Arrests In Stockton

October 02, 2014
… search of the vehicle and attached camper led to the recovery of 99 kilograms of cocaine. This case is the product … officers searched Sewell’s residence in Stockton and seized over five kilograms of heroin, 500 grams of cocaine, several … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. If convicted, Sewell faces maximum sentences …
October 02, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

24 Boston gang members, associates charged with cocaine trafficking

June 24, 2020
… “Drug dealers and street gangs value their own profits over human life, and are responsible for fueling drug … of supervised release up to life and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
June 24, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Two Charged in Connection with Search of Bronx Drug Mail Distribution Center Containing Approximately 100,000 Pills Suspected of Fentanyl and Meth

February 27, 2024
… of the narcotics and some of the other material recovered from the Apartment  NEW YORK CITY - Damian Williams, … services elevates the danger of ordering pills from rogue online platforms and social media.  Fentanyl is the greatest … Keegan said: “Fentanyl contributed to more than 100,000 overdose fatalities in 2023 — with a large number of cases …
February 27, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Philadelphia Announces 20th Take-Back Day

March 01, 2021
… prepare for April event PHILADELPHIA  – With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug … last Take Back Day in October, DEA collected a record-high amount of expired, unused prescription medications, with the public turning in close to 500 tons of unwanted drugs. Over the 10-year span of Take Back Day, DEA has brought in …
March 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Denver Announces 20th Take Back Day

March 01, 2021
… and local partners prepare for April event With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug … last Take Back Day in October, DEA collected a record-high amount of expired, unused prescription medications, with the public turning in close to 500 tons of unwanted drugs. Over the 10-year span of Take Back Day, DEA has brought in …
March 01, 2021
DRUG FACT SHEET

Steroids

January 25, 2025
Steroids
Anabolic steroids are synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone that are abused in an attempt to promote muscle growth, enhance athletic or other physical performance, and improve physical appearance. Testosterone, trenbolone, oxymetholone, methandrostenolone, nandrolone, stanozolol, boldenone, and oxandrolone are some of the anabolic steroids that are...
January 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Angelina County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth

November 03, 2023
… into this drug trafficking organization spanned over three years and resulted in the confiscation of … law enforcement agents were able to purchase kilogram amounts of methamphetamine directly from Lopez on multiple …
November 03, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Indiana Woman Sentenced to 80 Months for Meth Distribution

July 11, 2023
… Robert L. Miller, Jr. after pleading guilty to distributing over 50 grams of methamphetamine. Lindsey was sentenced to … 2022, Lindsey sold methamphetamine multiple times in an amount totaling approximately 295 grams.  A search of her residence resulted in the recovery of more methamphetamine, a scale, drug ledger, …
July 11, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Another Cocaine Trafficker Heads to Prison

June 20, 2023
… prior criminal convictions in federal court and the amount of narcotics Reyes-Gutierrez had when apprehended. On … 22 kilograms. The drugs had an approximate street value of over $500,00 at the time of arrest. At the time of the plea, …
June 20, 2023