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DEA Office In Columbia Holding Its Sixth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, April 27, 2013

April 24, 2013
… of American communities partnered with the DEA to take in over 2 million pounds-almost 1,018 tons-of expired prescription …
April 24, 2013
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DEA Office In Nashville Holding Its Fourth Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, April 27, 2013

April 24, 2013
… of American communities partnered with the DEA to take in over 2 million pounds-almost 1,018 tons-of expired prescription …
April 24, 2013
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Museum Of Science And Industry To Host DEA Exhibit

June 16, 2011
… will present the visitor with a global and historical overview of the deadly connection between drugs and terror … of MOSI. The exhibit, which has inspired more than 20 million visitors, premiered September 11, 2002, at the DEA … of science, industry, and technology. With a total size of over 400,000 square feet, MOSI is the largest science center …
June 16, 2011
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DEA And The Museum Of Science And Industry Open Powerful New Exhibit

September 16, 2011
… of drug trends and law enforcement’s responses in Florida over recent decades and gives visitors the chance to take … Museum in Arlington, Virginia and has since inspired many millions of visitors in Dallas, Omaha, New York City, …
September 16, 2011
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Mexican Drug Kingpin Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Trafficking Black Tar Heroin

August 26, 2015
… Atlanta Field Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA), which oversees the Charlotte District Office and Chief Kerr Putney … drug kingpin, ran an extensive drug trafficking network and oversaw all aspects of his drug operation, from production … area alone, with an approximate street value of $1.2 million. The U.S. Department of Justice designated …
August 26, 2015
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

October 24, 2017
… drug epidemic, with more Americans dying from opioid overdose than from all other illicit drugs combined. Two years ago, we lost more than 52,000 Americans to drug overdose - more than 33,000 of those from opioids - the … Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 8.1 million pounds-more than 4,050 tons-of pills. Parents and …
October 24, 2017
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Two Men Found Guilty Of Drug Trafficking Charges

April 09, 2013
… White shipped 200 to 300 pounds of marijuana each week for over a year, receiving as much as $50 for each pound of … grams of cocaine carries a maximum penalty of life, a $10 million fine or both. A conviction for conspiracy to commit …
April 09, 2013
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One Suspect Charged As Feds Shutter 2 San Diego-Area Smuggling Tunnels

April 04, 2014
… detected in area in less than 4 years SAN DIEGO - Over the course of the last four days, members of the San … with their enforcement counterparts in Mexico, have uncovered two sophisticated smuggling tunnels connecting … "Once again, the Tunnel Task Force has eliminated a multi-million dollar drug smuggling venture and has reduced it to …
April 04, 2014
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DEA Announces 14th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

October 26, 2017
… than 4,200 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 13 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have collected over 8.1 million pounds -- more than 4,050 tons -- of pills. The …
October 26, 2017
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"Operation Smack Talk" Results In The Seizure Of Nearly 90 Pounds Of White Heroin Seven Defendants Arrested In One Of The State’s Largest Heroin Busts

June 17, 2014
… of 123 pounds of high-grade heroin with a street value of over $7.5 million. The investigation remains ongoing. Seven vehicles …
June 17, 2014
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Father, Son Each Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Operating A Multi-State Drug Trafficking Organization

June 19, 2014
… a drug trafficking offense. The organization trafficked over 1,300 pounds of marijuana, generating proceeds in excess of $1 million.  The DTO received cash and money orders from …
June 19, 2014
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Riverhead Physician Assistant Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Illegally Prescribe Oxycodone

June 17, 2016
… faces a maximum sentence of 20 years’ imprisonment and a $1 million fine. In announcing the guilty plea, United States … Long Island Tactical Diversion Squad, which led the government’s investigation in this case. The DEA’s Long … the investigation, Troyan was captured on video in an undercover operation writing phony prescriptions at his Riverhead …
June 17, 2016
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NYPD Officer Assigned To Harlem Precinct Indicted For Armed Robbery And Narcotics Trafficking

April 04, 2013
… area that netted more than 250 kilograms of cocaine and $1 million in drug proceeds. As detailed in the superseding indictment and a detention letter filed by the government, beginning in 2001, members of the robbery crew, … enforcement to be charged in the case. According to the government’s filings, Tejada personally participated in three …
April 04, 2013
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Federal Jury Convicts Two Syracuse Men For Conspiracy To Import And Distribute Synthetic Drug “Molly”

May 16, 2013
… a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years, up to a $1 million fine, and at least three years of supervised release … organization was responsible for the distribution of over 100 kilograms of “Molly” during the course of the … of ‘designer drugs’ produced by illicit drug manufacturers overseas. I commend theses agencies for their tireless …
May 16, 2013
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

October 24, 2017
… free and anonymous, no questions asked. “Disposing of leftover painkillers or other addictive medicines in the house … opioid epidemic, which has led to the largest rate of overdose deaths this country has ever seen.”  This … Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 8.1 million pounds-more than 4,050 tons-of pills. …
October 24, 2017
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East Islip Doctor Pleads Guilty To The Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

September 19, 2014
… faces a maximum of 20 years’ imprisonment and a $1 million fine. Mandarano has agreed to forfeit $150,000 in criminally-derived proceeds to the government. The guilty plea was announced by Loretta E. … Police, along with other key federal, state, and local government partners, launched the Prescription Drug …
September 19, 2014
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U.S. Based Leader Of International Drug Smuggling Ring Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison

October 19, 2012
… side of the smuggling was sentenced to ten years in prison. Over the course of the investigation investigators seized more than $2 million and 136 kilograms of cocaine. On April 28, 2011, the …
October 19, 2012
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Canadian Trucker Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Drug Conspiracy

May 07, 2013
… side of the smuggling was sentenced to ten years in prison. Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement seized more than $2 million and 136 kilograms of cocaine.  Search warrants were …
May 07, 2013
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Former Bakersfield Police Department Detective Pleads Guilty To Bribery, Drug Trafficking, And Filing A False Tax Return

June 08, 2016
… handler and police dog to search the vehicle. The search uncovered an ice chest containing approximately 10 pounds of … any of the drugs from the vehicle, but turned the scene over to Diaz and his partner to secure the methamphetamine … a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be …
June 08, 2016
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Seven Defendants Sentenced for Drug and Firearm Offenses Related to 2019 Burlington Murder

October 04, 2023
… bail after Hampton was arrested and then attempted to take over the business of selling to Hampton’s Burlington-area … thank and acknowledge our detectives who put a tremendous amount of time and resources into this investigation. We are …
October 04, 2023
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28 Arrested in Killeen and Waco on federal drug trafficking charges

August 17, 2018
… defendants were responsible for the distribution of large amounts of methamphetamine throughout the Waco and Central … in the seizure of approximately $16,000 in U.S. currency, over five pounds of methamphetamine and 22 firearms. All of … Smith-Burris are prosecuting these cases on behalf of the government. The principal mission of the Organized Crime Drug …
August 17, 2018
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Operation Sour/Kush Yields Multiple Arrests, Weapons, Narcotics, And Currency

October 27, 2011
… potent strains. The marijuana network arranged for large amounts of the strains to be supplied on a weekly basis to … steroids, hashish, painkillers, and 11 firearms were recovered. In excess of $67,000 in cash was confiscated this … in the Cities of Clifton and Passaic have raised concerns over rampant drug distribution and violence in the streets …
October 27, 2011
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Three Current And Former Rikers Island Correction Officers Indicted For Trafficking In Narcotics, Bribery And Smuggling Contraband In Jail

July 29, 2014
… the three charged correction officers met with DOI undercover investigators posing as friends and family members of … Rahming conducted at least three meetings with the undercover investigators in which they received what they believed … discussed their impending contraband deals and the amount of money paid or owed to them for such deals. Suarez …
July 29, 2014
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June 04, 2019

Who We Are and What We Do: Special Agents

3:00 AM - 4:00 AM (EDT)
Arlington, VA
Take a peek into the inner workings of the Drug Enforcement Administration in our 2019 lecture series “Who We Are and What We Do.” Join Elizabeth L. Maurer, Curator of Education for the DEA Museum at a panel discussion with three DEA Special Agents. Special Agents are on the front...
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DEA Warns Healthcare Workers of Impersonation Scam Targeting Doctors and Pharmacists

October 24, 2024
… many of the same characteristics. Callers use names found online of well-known DEA officials, retired or former …
October 24, 2024
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Felon Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute

August 10, 2021
Felon Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute August 10, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
August 10, 2021
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North Carolina Man Convicted of Multi-State Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

November 05, 2021
North Carolina Man Convicted of Multi-State Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy November 05, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
November 05, 2021
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Former Virginia Veterinarian Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

January 24, 2022
Former Virginia Veterinarian Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges January 24, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
January 24, 2022
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Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl in Petersburg

March 30, 2022
Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl in Petersburg March 30, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 …
March 30, 2022
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Roanoke Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Dealing Heroin

April 25, 2022
Roanoke Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Dealing Heroin April 25, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
April 25, 2022