PRESS RELEASE

Thirteen charged, eight search warrants, more than a thousand grams of fentanyl, three firearms seized in Project Safe Neighborhoods investigation

November 19, 2019
… fentanyl, which has already claimed the lives of well over a thousand Rhode Islanders.”  According to court … of fentanyl was immediately seized by law enforcement.  Over the next several months, as the investigation …
November 19, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Four Men Charged After DEA & Phoenix Police Seize Large Quantities of Fake Pills & Methamphetamine

February 23, 2022
… 375,000 M30 pills, suspected to contain fentanyl, over two kilograms of powder cocaine, one kilo of powder … seven firearms, five vehicles, 12 pounds of marijuana, and  over $70,000. The warrants were served at three addresses …
February 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Honduran Drug Kingpin Sentenced To Life In Prison

May 18, 2018
… found Mejia-Duarte, 41, guilty of conspiring to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine with the knowledge that the … of multiple co-conspirators and pictures from a seizure of over 2,000 kilograms of cocaine, showed that defendant … Division’s Office of International Affairs , and the governments of Honduras and Colombia. The case was prosecuted …
May 18, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA, ATF and U.S. Border Patrol operation leads to the arrest of 15 people involved in meth and heroin trafficking in Eastern Washington

July 16, 2019
… gang identified as the Eastside Familia Norteno (ESF). Over 300 law enforcement officials, including federal agents … pound quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin, over 50 firearms and U.S. currency. This investigation is a …
July 16, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Western Slope man sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for marijuana conspiracy

October 07, 2019
… Parker (571) 387-2558 utahrecruiter@dea.gov Defendant grew over 1,000 kilograms of marijuana both indoors and outdoors … execution of a search warrant at the location, agents discovered 2,420 large, mature marijuana plants.  The defendant … the two trucks was intercepted by law enforcement and discovered to contain a significant quantity of freshly …
October 07, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Large-scale poly drug trafficking organization dismantled in Colorado

July 02, 2019
… Agent Nathan Parker (571) 387-2558 utahrecruiter@dea.gov Over 50 involved with sale of oxy, meth, heroin and guns … state and federal law enforcement officers identified over 50 involved parties and possible co-conspirators, …
July 02, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Retired Cadott, Wisconsin physician to pay $70,000 to resolve controlled substances prescribing, recordkeeping violations

July 14, 2020
… an individual’s urges to use opioids. According to the government’s allegations set forth in the settlement … to avoid rejection by pharmacies or insurance payers. Moreover, the government alleged that Dr. Bowe prescribed Schedule II …
July 14, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

San Mateo doctor charged with unlawful distribution of opioids and health care fraud

March 03, 2020
… including fentanyl.  For example, according to a state government database, from about August 2014 through June … issued more than 9,000 prescriptions for opioids (totaling over 700,000 dosage units) to more than 250 patients. Overall, Mulligan predominantly prescribed the strongest …
March 03, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Law enforcement dismantles drug ring operating in Asheville

April 12, 2019
… methamphetamine, prescription drugs and other narcotics. Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement seized … Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Field Division, which oversees North Carolina. “The federal charges against the …
April 12, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Henry County Marijuana Grow House Operators Indicted; 10 Charged With Related Drug Trafficking And Firearms Crimes Four Marijuana Grow Houses Closed, Guns And Currency Seized

April 08, 2011
… 52 guns, at least 50 grams of methamphetamine, and over $384,000 in cash. In March 2011, a federal grand jury … distribute and possess with intent to distribute over 100 plants of marijuana; substantive drug trafficking … is presumed innocent of the charges and it will be the government’s burden to prove a defendant’s guilt beyond a …
April 08, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Five Waco Area Aryan Brotherhood Members And Associates Sentenced To Federal Prison For Role In Methamphetamine Distribution Operation To Date, 24 Individuals Have Been Sentenced To Federal Prison In Connection With This Investigation

June 26, 2015
… large-scale prison gang involved in violent organized crime over three counties in Central Texas,” said FBI Special … nine pounds of “crystal” methamphetamine, 15 firearms, over $9,000 in U.S. currency and other assets in connection … Smith-Burris are prosecuting this case on behalf of the Government. On …
June 26, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Astoria Doctor Indicted In Illegal Sales Of 130 Painkiller Prescriptions: Three Patients Received 30,000 Pills In 6 Months

May 21, 2015
… Charges in the indictment stem from Duffy’s alleged gross overprescribing to three patients at his former medical … oxycodone prescribing when he found that the patients were over-consuming. Additionally, charges are based on medical … pills patients had received, but took no action when he discovered evidence of over consumption, other than to prescribe …
May 21, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Releases 2017 National Drug Threat Assessment Report

November 13, 2017
… “The information in the report represents data gathered over the past year, but of critical importance is the real … in our mission to combat all dangerous drugs of abuse.” Over the past 10 years, the drug landscape in the United …
November 13, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Releases 2015 Drug Threat Assessment: Heroin And Painkiller Abuse Continue To Spike

November 05, 2015
… the 2015 National Drug Threat (NDTA), which finds that drug overdose deaths are the leading cause of injury death in the … ahead of motor vehicle deaths and firearms.  In 2013, over 46,000 people in the United States died from drug overdose and more than half of those were caused by …
November 05, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Philadelphia And Its Delaware Partners Join Forces To Announce The April 30 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

April 12, 2011
… Info Community Outreach: Frank J. McCartney (215) 861-1974 DOVER, DE. - Special Agent in Charge, John Bryfonski of the Philadelphia Division, Delaware Governor Jack Markell, Delaware State Attorney General Beau … and Delaware police chiefs held a press conference in Dover today to bring statewide focus to the issue of …
April 12, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Sinaloa Cartel Cell Leader Convicted

January 11, 2018
… that, in total, has resulted in charges against over 125 people and has had a significant impact on the … around the United States, a number of federal districts and over 250 court-authorized wiretaps in this district alone. …
January 11, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Members Of A Large Alaska Drug Conspiracy Indicted

August 31, 2012
… detailed multiple shipments of cocaine to Alaska involving over 50 kilograms of cocaine. The indictment names Donnell … Crack cocaine and a gun were seized from Shine's residence. Over $10,000 in cash was seized with a residence associated …
August 31, 2012
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June 25, 2024 - June 26, 2024
June 25, 2024 - June 26, 2024

38th Annual Police Security Expo

6:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
Atlantic City, NJ
The Annual Police/Security Expo is one of the largest law enforcement-related tradeshows in North America. Over 650 vendors and 7,500 attendees converge on the Atlantic City Convention Center for two days. The expo is the leading law enforcement tradeshow in the nation specializing in products and services to enhance the...
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2021
… dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription pills from their homes. … Take Back Day events are critical to helping reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing … planning and coordination by our local partners to collect over 31,000 pounds of expired, unused and unwanted …
April 30, 2021
DOCUMENT

2015 National Drug Threat Assessment

October 01, 2015
Publication
… the period. For instance, each day in the United States, over 120 people die as a result of a drug overdose. In particular, the number of deaths attributable …
October 01, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Wake County Illegal Alien Sentenced to More Than 10 Years for Drug and Gun Convictions

July 14, 2025
Wake County Illegal Alien Sentenced to More Than 10 Years for Drug and Gun Convictions July 14, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Crystal Harper 571-362-2922 Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov …
July 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Atlanta Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl and Heroin

June 02, 2025
Atlanta Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl and Heroin June 02, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Crystal Harper 571-362-2922 …
June 02, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Career Offender is Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

May 29, 2025
Career Offender is Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine May 29, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Crystal Harper 571-362-2922 …
May 29, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Los Angeles Street Gang Targeted In Federal Racketeering Indictment

January 19, 2011
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
January 19, 2011
STORY

360 Strategy: DEA Philadelphia Hosts Youth Drug Summit at Temple University

December 07, 2018
… University as part of the Division’s 360 Strategy program.  Over 350 students from the Alexander K. McClure Elementary … at the Sheppard Elementary School to a reporter that covered the Summit.  “They were teaching us to avoid drugs …
December 07, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Father and Son Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Dealing

July 29, 2020
… on suitable locations and how to run the “trap house.” Over the course of the next month, the father-and-son team …
July 29, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to Hold 21st Take Back Event on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021

October 20, 2021
… that last year, more than 93,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States, marking the largest number … year. Opioid-related deaths accounted for 75 percent of all overdose deaths in 2020. For more than a decade, DEA’s … directly in line with DEA’s priority to combat the rise of overdoses plaguing the United States. “The United States is …
October 20, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Former Long Island Doctor Pleads Guilty to conspiring to illegally distribute oxycodone

July 27, 2020
… well as methadone. In July 2019, John Doe 2 died of a drug overdose caused by oxycodone, methadone and ketamine. After … of healing, he chose a dangerous path of causing addiction, overdose, and overwhelming suffering to many. I commend the DEA Long …
July 27, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Montgomery Nurse Practitioner receives 10-year sentence

May 30, 2019
… run two separate “pill mill” operations in Montgomery over a four-year period, announced Assistant Special Agent …   “Far too many of us have been touched by this crisis of over-medication,” stated United States Attorney Franklin.  …
May 30, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Four Gun Traffickers Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Traffic Firearms into Brooklyn

March 28, 2024
… Red Ribbon: Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Defendants Sold Over 50 Semi-Automatic Handguns, Ghost Guns, and Guns with Defaced Serial Numbers to an Undercover Officer; Two Defendants Also Charged with Trafficking …
March 28, 2024