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What We Do

December 20, 2024
What We Do What We Do What We Do All of the resources and people of DEA are dedicated to our mission of enforcing the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States. While this includes investigating criminals and drug gangs that traffic …
December 20, 2024
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Three Arrested after 182-kilogram Cocaine Seizure

April 01, 2025
… people have been charged after authorities seized a large amount of cocaine over the weekend destined for the Houston area and northern … kilograms and an estimated street value of nearly $2.3 million.   All are charged in a criminal complaint with …
April 01, 2025
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Chicopee Business Man Sentenced In Cocaine And Heroin Conspiracy Sourced From Mexico

March 24, 2022
… (617) 557-2100 Diversion/Medical Practitioner 571-362-9171 Over 40 kilograms of cocaine, 14 kilograms of heroin and more than $1 million in cash seized BOSTON – A Chicopee businessman and … a large-scale drug dealer responsible for distributing vast amounts of drugs in Western Massachusetts. Roman, who owned …
March 24, 2022
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Suitcases Stuffed with 45 Pounds of Meth Lead to 10-Year Federal Sentence

December 11, 2025
Suitcases Stuffed with 45 Pounds of Meth Lead to 10-Year Federal Sentence December 11, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Justin Williams (571) 362-6208 chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov …
December 11, 2025
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Former Cadet Guilty of Attempted Meth Smuggling into Dooly State Prison

December 04, 2025
Former Cadet Guilty of Attempted Meth Smuggling into Dooly State Prison December 04, 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 Talk to a …
December 04, 2025
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Five Indiana Defendants Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Firearms Crimes, and Attempted Killing of a Federal Officer

November 25, 2025
Five Indiana Defendants Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Firearms Crimes, and Attempted Killing of a Federal Officer November 25, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Justin …
November 25, 2025
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Identical Twins Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Drug Trafficking Operation

September 24, 2025
Identical Twins Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Drug Trafficking Operation September 24, 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 Talk …
September 24, 2025
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Rock Hill Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Fentanyl

September 25, 2025
Rock Hill Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Fentanyl September 25, 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 Talk …
September 25, 2025
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York County Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy

September 19, 2025
York County Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy September 19, 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 Talk …
September 19, 2025
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Indiana Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Drug Trafficking, Gun Crimes

August 25, 2025
Indiana Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Drug Trafficking, Gun Crimes August 25, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Justin Williams (571) 362-6208 chicagospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a …
August 25, 2025
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Who We Are

December 20, 2024
Who We Are Who We Are Who We Are The DEA was established in 1973 as the federal organization in charge of enforcing the controlled substances laws of the United States. Today thousands of DEA employees located in hundreds of offices across the country and …
December 20, 2024
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Over 5,700 Pounds of Unused Medications Collected from Arizona Communities

May 29, 2024
… Over 5,700 Pounds of Unused Medications Collected from … Prescription Take Back Day has removed more than 18.6 million pounds of unneeded medications from communities …
May 29, 2024
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Hayesville, N.C. man sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for trafficking in methamphetamine

March 25, 2020
… of supply for the drug ring.  Court records also show that, over the course of the investigation, law enforcement conducted controlled buys and seized significant quantities of methamphetamine … sentencing hearing, investigators made three controlled buys of methamphetamine from Jones and seized …
March 25, 2020
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Idaho Couple Sentenced to 133 and 96 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Meth, Heroin, and Cocaine

April 18, 2025
… distributing drugs. Lacasse provided his “customers” a 3x5 card, which contained different types and amounts of illicit controlled substances, and the …
April 18, 2025
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Partnership Toolbox

September 19, 2025
… 8.5" x 11" PDF Registrant Advertising Image English Rack Card 3.5" x 8.5" PDF Registrant Advertising Image Spanish Rack Card 3.5" x 8.5" PDF Registrant Advertising Social Media … PDF Image Spanish Flyer 8.5" x 11" PDF Image English Rack Card 3.5" x 8.5" PDF Image Spanish Rack Card 3.5" x 8.5" PDF …
September 19, 2025
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Fentanyl, Guns Result in 35 Years in Prison

December 06, 2023
… approximately 496 grams of fentanyl (which represents over 4,000 potentially lethal doses of fentanyl). Wheeler … a mattress in another bedroom. Agents also found a small amount of cocaine and fentanyl, as well as drug … of the Mississippi River with an age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths of more than 21.1 per 100,000 in 2020. The …
December 06, 2023
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Support

December 03, 2025
Support Support We all play a critical role in the fight against fentanyl, supporting those impacted. 911:   If your loved one need help immediately, contact 911 .  All states have Good Samaritan Laws that protect people who are saving a life.   988 …
December 03, 2025
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About

August 20, 2025
About About About Our Mission The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other …
August 20, 2025
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Leader Of “2Fly” Street Gang Sentenced To Over 16 Years In Prison On Racketeering And Firearms Charges

October 12, 2017
… Leader Of “2Fly” Street Gang Sentenced To Over 16 Years In Prison On Racketeering And Firearms Charges … between 2Fly and rival street gangs has led to an enormous amount of fatal and non-fatal violence between 2007 and 2016 …
October 12, 2017
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications

November 01, 2021
… Drug Take Back Day, the program has removed more than 15.2 million pounds of medication from circulation since its … ultimately, can help save lives.” “Ultimately, we want the amount of unwanted medication collected during our bi-annual …
November 01, 2021
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Dominican National sentenced to over 21 years in prison for fentanyl distribution, firearm possession and social security fraud

November 18, 2020
… Dominican National sentenced to over 21 years in prison for fentanyl distribution, firearm … of supervised release and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $14,923. In May 2020, Garcia Suero pleaded guilty … Suero’s apartment following his arrest, law enforcement recovered a Colt, model Police Positive .38 caliber revolver …
November 18, 2020
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Campaigns

June 13, 2025
Campaigns Campaigns Campaigns One Pill Can Kill Prescription Drug Take Back Everyday is Take Back Day No No No No …
June 13, 2025
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Forensic Sciences

August 19, 2025
Forensic Sciences Forensic Sciences Forensic Sciences DEA Forensic Sciences Mission Statement: To deliver quality forensic information and services to counter the global drug threat. Vision: Serving with integrity, empowering with information, evolving …
August 19, 2025
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DEA Operation Overdrive Targets Fentanyl Traffickers on the Yakama Nation Indian Reservation, Thirteen Charged, Thousands of Pounds of Drugs Seized

July 14, 2025
… DEA Operation Overdrive Targets Fentanyl Traffickers on the Yakama Nation … drug-related activity—including opioid trafficking, overdose fatalities, and an alarming number of … for a 120-day drug initiative under DEA Operation Overdrive,” said David F. Reames, Special Agent in Charge, …
July 14, 2025
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National healthcare fraud takedown results in charges against over 600 individuals, including several Chicago-area medical professionals

June 28, 2018
… healthcare fraud takedown results in charges against over 600 individuals, including several Chicago-area medical … action taken by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force involved over 600 defendants charged throughout the country, … DR. KIRK HOPKINS, who allegedly earned more than $5.5 million by falsely billing Medicaid and Medicare for …
June 28, 2018
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National healthcare fraud takedown results in charges against over 600 individuals, including several Chicago-area medical professionals

June 28, 2018
… healthcare fraud takedown results in charges against over 600 individuals, including several Chicago-area medical … action taken by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force involved over 600 defendants charged throughout the country, … DR. KIRK HOPKINS, who allegedly earned more than $5.5 million by falsely billing Medicaid and Medicare for …
June 28, 2018
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Leader Of Cocaine Distribution Ring Ordered To Prison - $3 Million Forfeited

November 24, 2014
… Leader Of Cocaine Distribution Ring Ordered To Prison - $3 Million Forfeited November 24, 2014 Houston Contact Info … All four have also agreed to the forfeiture of more than $3 million seized alongside the narcotics. Not U.S. citizens, …
November 24, 2014
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Ring Connected to Aryan Prison Gangs Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison

May 12, 2025
… out there that become addicted on these drugs or suffer overdoses and are no longer with us.” “Make no mistake, … said Acting U.S. Attorney Miller. ““With the more than $1 million he laundered, Gill bragged that he was going to set … one branch of three investigated for dealing substantial amounts of drugs in the Puget Sound region. Participants in …
May 12, 2025
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Red Ribbon

September 30, 2025
Red Ribbon Red Ribbon Week RED RIBBON WEEK is Celebrated Annually October 23-31. Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages …
September 30, 2025
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Fentanyl Free America

December 10, 2025
Fentanyl Free America Fentanyl Free America DEA’s unwavering commitment to protect the United States from synthetic opioids by disrupting the fentanyl supply chain, reducing its availability, and saving American lives. "We are making real progress in the …
December 10, 2025