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Hartford Man Charged with Narcotics Trafficking and Firearm Possession Offenses

December 10, 2025
Hartford Man Charged with Narcotics Trafficking and Firearm Possession Offenses December 10, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 …
December 10, 2025
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New Haven Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine Pills, Violating Supervised Release

December 02, 2025
New Haven Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine Pills, Violating Supervised Release December 02, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta …
December 02, 2025
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DEA operation nets 628,000 Carfentanil pills in L.A. County

November 19, 2025
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
November 19, 2025
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Waterbury Drug Distributor Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison

November 14, 2025
Waterbury Drug Distributor Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison November 14, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to …
November 14, 2025
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Member of Violent Bridgeport Gang Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

September 04, 2025
Member of Violent Bridgeport Gang Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison September 04, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov …
September 04, 2025
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Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison

September 04, 2025
Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison September 04, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Brian Tomasetta 617-557-2309 bostonspecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk …
September 04, 2025
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Former Olympian Wanted for Running Transnational Drug Enterprise and Ordering Several Murders Added to FBI’s List of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives

March 07, 2025
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … U.S. Department of State Offering Reward of Up to $10 Million for Capture Fugitive Ryan Wedding Download Original …
March 07, 2025
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Two Women Admit to Smuggling Over $2M in Fentanyl and Other Narcotics

June 02, 2022
… Two Women Admit to Smuggling Over $2M in Fentanyl and Other Narcotics June 02, 2022 … through the checkpoint. During a search, authorities discovered 12 bundles of cocaine, three bundles of heroin and … a combined estimated street value of approximately $2.25 million. U.S. District Judge David S. Morales set sentencing …
June 02, 2022
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Two defendants arrested for distribution of controlled substances through sham internet pharmacy

July 09, 2018
… analogue U-47700, distribution of controlled substances over the Internet, and conspiracy to commit money … drug distribution operation  purporting to be an online pharmacy.  U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman said, “As … pharmacy website (the “Pharmacy Website”) following an overdose death of a victim in Boise, Idaho, on or about …
July 09, 2018
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Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison

March 07, 2022
… or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, 100 grams or more of a mixture … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
March 07, 2022
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Nutritional Supplement Chain Reaches Settlement In Connection With Drug Diversion

January 29, 2015
… Mass.-based business that sells nutritional supplements online and in retail stores in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, … Nutrition failed to self-certify with the DEA for online sales, failed to send the DEA monthly reports of its sales, made online sales exceeding the maximum amount of ephedrine permitted, failed to ask purchasers for …
January 29, 2015
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Staten Island Doctor And Two Others Diverted Millions Dollars’ Worth Of Pain Pills

June 22, 2017
… Staten Island Doctor And Two Others Diverted Millions Dollars’ Worth Of Pain Pills June 22, 2017 New York … writing medically unnecessary prescriptions for oxycodone over a five-year period.  In addition to Taylor, Vito …
June 22, 2017
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Owner Of McLean MedSpa Sentenced For Illegally Importing Non-FDA-Approved Drugs And Using On Patients

July 18, 2014
… 571-362-2476 WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Over 17,000 units of unapproved chemotherapy and cosmetic drugs sold for over $10 million ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Anoushirvan Sarraf, 48, of …
July 18, 2014
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DEA Safely Disposes 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medication on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 12, 2025
… Back Day has helped Americans safely remove nearly 19.8 million pounds of expired, unwanted, or unused medications … Take Back is all about the community. Responsibly discarding prescription meds is key to stopping misuse and …
May 12, 2025
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Chief Lieutenant Of Drug Trafficking Crew In Central Massachusetts Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison

August 12, 2025
… witness in open court during trial in February 2025. Over the course of the investigation, approximately nine … DTO members. Maysonet is responsible for distributing over 700 grams of fentanyl and three kilograms of cocaine. …
August 12, 2025
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Rewards Offered for Capture of Three Former Venezuelan Officials Charged in Miami Federal Court with Drug Trafficking and Other Crimes

September 29, 2020
… and/or conviction of each defendant as follows: up to $10 million for Martin-Olivares, up to $5 million for … from detection and arrest enabled the entry of enormous amounts of dangerous drugs into the U.S., threatening the … capture, arrest, and/or conviction of these fugitives can email the DEA at CartelSolesTips@usdoj.gov , or message the …
September 29, 2020
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The History of Red Ribbon Week

March 28, 2025
… and communities. Each year, on October 23-31, more than 80 million young people and adults show their commitment to a …
March 28, 2025
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Armed Pawtucket heroin dealer sentenced to over five years in prison

March 27, 2019
… Armed Pawtucket heroin dealer sentenced to over five years in prison March 27, 2019 New England Contact … was packaged or being packaged for distribution and a small amount of cash.   Leonardo pleaded guilty in federal court …
March 27, 2019
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Fort Wayne, Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Prison

July 15, 2021
… Fort Wayne, Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years in Prison July 15, 2021 Chicago Contact Info … were involved in a conspiracy to distribute significant amounts of controlled substances. Throughout the conspiracy, …
July 15, 2021
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Complaint Unsealed Charging 19 Gang Members And Associates With Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute And Conspiracy To Distribute Methamphetamine And Heroin

July 15, 2016
… use of cooperating defendants and sources, to controlled buys, consensually recorded telephone calls, … existence of an extensive conspiracy to distribute large amounts of controlled substances across Oklahoma City and … than 100 pounds of methamphetamine, firearms, and large amounts of U.S. currency have been seized during this …
July 15, 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION

Make a Request

March 28, 2025
… Public Access Link (PAL) .  You must register to create an online profile or log into your existing profile to submit a … your request via the PAL, DEA will accept your request via e-mail or United States Postal Service (USPS); however, use of e-mail or USPS will result in slower receipt and processing …
March 28, 2025
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Georgia Woman Who Trafficked Over 10 Pounds Of Methamphetamine Sentenced To Decade In Prison

May 29, 2025
… Georgia Woman Who Trafficked Over 10 Pounds Of Methamphetamine Sentenced To Decade In … pocket. A search of Paniagua’s vehicle resulted in the recovery of a large, partially opened bag of dog food that …
May 29, 2025
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Delano Man Sentenced to 6 Years and 8 Months in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

December 01, 2025
Delano Man Sentenced to 6 Years and 8 Months in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl December 01, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
December 01, 2025
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

November 03, 2025
Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications November 03, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to …
November 03, 2025
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DEA Issues Nationwide Alert On Fentanyl As Threat To Health And Public Safety

March 18, 2015
… (EPIC) to all U.S. law enforcement. “Drug incidents and overdoses related to fentanyl are occurring at an alarming … on the streets during the course of enforcement, such as a buy-walk, or buy-bust operation. Fentanyl cases in 2014 have been …
March 18, 2015
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Third Dealer Sentenced In Colorado River Indian Tribes Community Undercover Takedown

February 11, 2011
… Sentenced In Colorado River Indian Tribes Community Undercover Takedown February 11, 2011 Phoenix Contact Info Contact … at the tribe’s Farms Office in Poston, Ariz. Over three buys, Leivas sold the informant 43.9 grams of “actual” …
February 11, 2011
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DEA Washington Division Announces Major Results in Operation Angels Envy

May 26, 2021
… with direct ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. The operation uncovered and dismantled seven, violent, drug trafficking … of pounds of deadly drugs being taken off the streets, $5.4 million in U.S. currency, 32 rifles, 81 handguns, and other … kilograms of fentanyl (enough to potentially cause over 21 million people to die of an overdose – more than the …
May 26, 2021
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Brockton Man Detained After Allegedly Attempting to Purchase 15 Kilograms of Cocaine

July 08, 2025
… to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
July 08, 2025
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DEA St. Louis Division Safely Disposes of More Than 33,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 12, 2025
… Take Back Day has helped Americans dispose of nearly 19.8 million pounds of medications.  If you missed National …
May 12, 2025
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DEA St. Louis Division Announces National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 25, 2025
… Since the program’s inception in 2010, more than 19.2 million pounds of medications have been collected and safely …
April 25, 2025