PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 23 Years in Federal Prison

June 02, 2023
… 2021 and October 2022, Fajardo-Albarran received large amounts of methamphetamine from sources in Mexico, Texas, … had organized the drug distribution network after taking over for another supplier who had been convicted and … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
June 02, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Chicago Division Welcomes New Special Agent in Charge

August 07, 2025
… of the Chicago Field Division, Catone maintains direct oversight of all federal drug enforcement efforts focused on … These investigations resulted in the arrests of over 200 defendants, and seizures of over 33 metric tons of … kilograms of heroin, thousands of pounds of marijuana, and millions of dollars in assets and U.S. currency.  From 2011 …
August 07, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Thirteen People Charged in Takedown of a Major Drug Trafficking Network

June 27, 2025
… other drugs and paraphernalia, a firearm and more than $1 million in cash.  Law enforcement also made arrests in … DEA Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino said: “Over the past year and a half, our DEA team, working …
June 27, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Distribution Investigation Uncovers Massive Health Care Fraud

August 02, 2011
… Drug Distribution Investigation Uncovers Massive Health Care Fraud August 02, 2011 Detroit … of countless people by illegally distributing more than 6 million doses of opiate painkillers and depressants … to the patients for agreeing to enable their insurance cards to be billed for medications purportedly dispensed at …
August 02, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Costco Wholesale To Pay $11.75 Million To Settle Allegations Of Lax Pharmacy Controls

January 17, 2017
… Costco Wholesale To Pay $11.75 Million To Settle Allegations Of Lax Pharmacy Controls … but are easily abused. The CSA provides the statutory oversight to ensure that pharmacies keep meticulous …
January 17, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of "Pump And Dump" Stock Fraud Scheme Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To Nine Years In Prison

January 24, 2014
… by U.S. District Judge Paul A. Crotty who also presided over the three-week jury trial.  David Levy's wife and … his wife orchestrated, which defrauded multiple victims of millions of dollars - the loss of his liberty." According to … to secretly fund and distribute misleading third-party "buy" recommendations concerning the targeted companies. …
January 24, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

New Jersey Man Indicted After Joint Investigation Uncovers Interstate Fentanyl Mailing Operation

August 23, 2022
… New Jersey Man Indicted After Joint Investigation Uncovers Interstate Fentanyl Mailing Operation August 23, 2022 … the entire United States and help to potentially save millions of lives.  Each one of the pills recovered from …
August 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Shaw-Crank Redemption Update: Final 3 Defendants Sentenced To A Combined Total Of Over 17 Years In Prison For Drug-Trafficking Organization

June 18, 2014
… Update: Final 3 Defendants Sentenced To A Combined Total Of Over 17 Years In Prison For Drug-Trafficking Organization … and Arkansas River Valley area. Numerous controlled buys, surveillance, search warrants, and monitoring have …
June 18, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

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

April 27, 2019
… EL PASO, Texas – With robust public participation over the course of 16 prior events, the National … Take Back Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s … in its ninth year, DEA has collected a total of nearly 11 million pounds (more than 5,400 tons) of expired, unused and …
April 27, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Yakima Woman Sentenced to 151 months in Jail for Trafficking Methamphetamine with Firearm

November 14, 2025
Yakima Woman Sentenced to 151 months in Jail for Trafficking Methamphetamine with Firearm November 14, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
November 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Yakima Woman Sentenced to 151 months in Jail for Trafficking Methamphetamine with Firearm

November 14, 2025
Yakima Woman Sentenced to 151 months in Jail for Trafficking Methamphetamine with Firearm November 14, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
November 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Cocaine Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

November 17, 2025
Cocaine Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison November 17, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 300 5th Avenue Seattle , WA …
November 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Oxon Hill Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy and for Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms

May 06, 2022
… Oxon Hill Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Distribution … Possessed With Intent to Distribute Over a Gallon of PCP, 31 grams of Crack Cocaine, Powder …
May 06, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Four Detained, Six Firearms Seized In Alleged Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

June 03, 2013
… drug termed “Molly.” Law enforcement also seized additional amounts of drugs and cash, and discovered an alleged … home of an individual with a medical marijuana caregiver card authorized by the State of Rhode Island. According to …
June 03, 2013
GENERAL INFORMATION

Take Back Day

May 08, 2025
… cabinets and turn in - safely and anonymously - a record amount of prescription drugs.                     National …
May 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Western U.P. Crystal Meth Conspiracy Shut Down

December 17, 2015
… in Ironwood.  To minimize the risk of traveling with large amounts of methamphetamine, he enlisted friends and … purchases of methamphetamine from Hill.  These undercover buys gave the officers the evidence they needed to get a …
December 17, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Meth Trafficking

January 25, 2023
… with the DEA communicated with Goodwin and arranged to buy one pound of methamphetamine. Goodwin arrived at the … robbery of a gas station. When officers attempted to pull over Goodwin, he led them on a high-speed chase through … organization and was involved in transporting “a daunting amount” of methamphetamine from California to Wisconsin. …
January 25, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Chillum Drug Dealer Caught with Two Kilograms in Cocaine Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison

February 16, 2022
… Dealer Caught with Two Kilograms in Cocaine Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison February 16, 2022 … release, for possession with intent to distribute over two kilograms of cocaine.  The sentence was announced …
February 16, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Death Resulting from Gun Crimes

November 19, 2024
… of his mother, Lynn Hooks, and his friend, Dakota Carr, to buy a gun for himself and one for his girlfriend from Piazza … pawn shop, and he, Hooks and Carter conspired to have Hooks buy the guns to get around a background check requirement … Hooks lied on a form and falsely claimed to be the guns’ buyer. Carr processed that form, knowing that it contained …
November 19, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Two North Texas doctors, one nurse sentenced to prison for federal drug trafficking violation

May 09, 2019
… medical professionals have been sentenced to federal prison over the last week in the Eastern District of Texas for the … for these doctors is the kind we see for dealers of large amounts of street drugs. And really, that is what these … Office and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stevan A. Buys and Jonathan R. Hornok.   # # #   On …
May 09, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29

April 28, 2025
… drug threat facing the United States as drug-related overdoses remain the leading cause of death among Americans … Prevention (CDC) predicts a 17.4 percent decline in drug overdose deaths year-over-year in Nebraska, while nationally, a 26.5% decline in …
April 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of Brighton Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison

January 27, 2023
… of two different drug trafficking conspiracies during the overall period of November 2018 through June 2020. According … Way DTO which, when all drugs were calculated as powder, amounted to over 500 grams of cocaine. Drayton also participated in a number of controlled buys involving cocaine base during the investigation. …
January 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Leads Franklin Drug Investigations with Assistance from Franklin Police — 27 Arrests Made

August 28, 2025
… the City of Franklin. The coordinated operation took place over two days and resulted in 27 arrests , multiple search warrants, and significant seizures over the course of 2 days. Day 1 – August 26: Agents along …
August 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Pensacola Man Sentenced For Conspiring To Distribute Approximately $20 Million Worth Of Cocaine

May 13, 2014
… Sentenced For Conspiring To Distribute Approximately $20 Million Worth Of Cocaine May 13, 2014 Miami Contact Info … co-defendant were apprehended leaving a residence in which over $260,000 in cash was located.  The co-defendant was …
May 13, 2014
LANDING PAGE

Fentanyl Awareness

August 20, 2025
… to commemorate the lives lost from fentanyl poisonings or overdoses. You are invited to explore the exhibit in person … must comply with security rules and procedures. Guests over the age of 18 must present a valid government issued photo ID. All bags, purses, etc., will be …
August 20, 2025
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February 03, 2020 - February 06, 2020
February 03, 2020 - February 06, 2020

Exploitation & Monitoring of Social Media for Law Enforcement Training Course (3-Day)

10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (EST)
Sykesville, MD
Hosted by: the DEA Washington Division and the National Domestic Communication Assistance Center (NDCAC) Course Description: This innovative course provides Criminal Investigators, State & Local Officers, Intel Analysts, Diversion Investigators, and other investigators involved in investigations using open source technology, a fast-paced, hands-on look at social media investigative tools geared...
PRESS RELEASE

Law Enforcement Arrested Three Defendants and Seized Approximately 120 Kilograms of Cocaine, $1.3 Million in Cash, and a Firearm

March 15, 2021
… and Seized Approximately 120 Kilograms of Cocaine, $1.3 Million in Cash, and a Firearm March 15, 2021 New York … away from alleged drug traffickers while saving lives. Over one hundred kilograms of cocaine is significant in many …
March 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Dominican citizen extradited to U.S. for drug trafficking through sham internet pharmacy

September 02, 2020
… opioid U-47700, distribution of controlled substances over the Internet, and conspiracy to commit money … drug distribution operation  purporting to be an online pharmacy.  Guzman-Cabrera was arrested on July 3, … then sent the proceeds from the sales, totaling millions of dollars, from the United States to the Dominican …
September 02, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Hagerstown Woman Sentenced To Over Three Years In Prison For Distribution Of Heroin Resulting In An Overdose Death

April 22, 2015
… Hagerstown Woman Sentenced To Over Three Years In Prison For Distribution Of Heroin Resulting In An Overdose Death April 22, 2015 Washington, DC Contact Info … to an individual, resulting in his death from a heroin overdose. Judge Bennett also ordered Koons to pay …
April 22, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Gulf Cartel Plaza Boss Heads To Federal Prison

November 17, 2014
… of 240 months in prison and ordered him to pay a $1 million fine. A final order of forfeiture has also been … in part by Cardenas Vela, also collected and transported millions of dollars in United States currency which … occupied a position as a Plaza Boss for the Gulf Cartel over the last several years in various places including San …
November 17, 2014