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Defendants Convicted In Manhattan Federal Court For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone From Pharmacy In Yonkers

October 02, 2014
… the filled prescriptions to them.  Stanley Pharmacy charged over $1,000, in cash, for 180 30-milligram oxycodone pills, … distributed over 200,000 oxycodone tablets - over five million milligrams of oxycodone - pursuant to fraudulent … Stanley Pharmacy, regularly deposited the cash proceeds in amounts that, alone or in combination, were just under …
October 02, 2014
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Every Day is Take Back Day

December 12, 2025
Every Day is Take Back Day Every Day is Take Back Day Every Day is Take Back Day If you missed DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, you can still take advantage of year-round drop-off locations . Clean out your medicine cabinets and help …
December 12, 2025
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Hanover Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Other Drugs

March 01, 2022
… Conspirators, including Six from Pitts, and more than $1.5 Million Cash in Drug Proceeds Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. … in a drug distribution conspiracy involving large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, and other drugs, shipped …
March 01, 2022
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Hanover Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Other Drugs Shipped Across the US to Maryland

March 01, 2022
… aw Enforcement Also Seized 15 Firearms and more than $1.5 Million Cash in Drug Proceed Baltimore, Md., – U.S. District … in a drug distribution conspiracy involving large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, and other drugs, shipped …
March 01, 2022
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DEA And USPIS Investigation Leads To Indictment Of 28 Individuals For Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute Marijuana

September 27, 2011
… the object of the conspiracy was to distribute large amounts of marijuana throughout Puerto Rico for significant … commercial establishments. The co-conspirators used USPS’ online service, text messaging and USPS customer service to … and a maximum of life imprisonment, with fines of up to $8 million. Criminal indictments are only charges and not …
September 27, 2011
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Data and Statistics

December 12, 2025
Data and Statistics Data and Statistics Data and Statistics DEA's Data and Statistics page is the agency's central hub for public drug-threat data and enforcement metrics. It provides quick access to information on clandestine labs, domestic arrests, …
December 12, 2025
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Long Beach Man Sentenced To Over 26 Years In Prison For Role In Narcotics Conspiracy Involving Powerful Opioid Acetylfentanyl

May 21, 2018
… Long Beach Man Sentenced To Over 26 Years In Prison For Role In Narcotics Conspiracy … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
May 21, 2018
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Former Las Vegas Doctor Sentenced To Over 3a½ Years In Prison For Selling Prescription Painkillers To Undercover DEA Agent

September 18, 2014
… Former Las Vegas Doctor Sentenced To Over 3a½ Years In Prison For Selling Prescription Painkillers To Undercover DEA Agent September 18, 2014 Los Angeles Contact Info … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
September 18, 2014
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California, Pennsylvania Men Charged With Operating Bi-Coastal Marijuana Distribution Ring

September 16, 2016
… was indicted on one count of conspiracy to distribute over 1,000 kilograms of marijuana and two counts of … was due, co-conspirators deposited (typically in an amount under $10,000) into one of many “feeder” accounts in … of five years of supervised release, and a fine of $10 million.  The charge of conspiracy to distribute and possess …
September 16, 2016
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Vice President attends $569 million cocaine offload in Coronado

July 12, 2019
… Vice President attends $569 million cocaine offload in Coronado July 12, 2019 … 933 pounds of marijuana, worth a combined estimated $569 million, which was seized in international waters in the …
July 12, 2019
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Mariah Ferry and Jose Torrez plead guilty to federal kidnapping charges for abducting and brutally beating two victims suspected of stealing drugs and money

February 14, 2020
… contacted M.T. under a ruse that Smothermon wanted to buy marijuana from M.T. When M.T. arrived at Smothermon’s …
February 14, 2020
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China-Based Chemical Company, Its Director and Senior Employees Indicted for Alleged Fentanyl Manufacturing and Distribution

November 08, 2024
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … 100 countries, including the United States, and advertised online and through various social media platforms. Hubei … in 25-kilogram fiber drums, each of which can produce 10 million fentanyl pills. Representatives claimed that their …
November 08, 2024
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December 17, 2025
Home Fentanyl Free America Join the Fight to Make America Fentanyl Free Learn More Fentanyl Free America Join the Fight to Make America Fentanyl Free Learn More Fentanyl Designated a Weapon of Mass Destruction "Today, I stood in the Oval Office as the …
December 17, 2025
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

May 03, 2019
… its law enforcement partners have now collected nearly 12 million pounds of unused or expired prescription medications over the course of 17 successful DEA National Prescription … by collecting over 46,729 pounds.  This brings the total amount of drugs collected by DEA since the fall of 2010 to …
May 03, 2019
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$102 Million Settlement Of Civil Forfeiture And Money Laundering Claims Against Lebanese Canadian Bank

June 26, 2013
… $102 Million Settlement Of Civil Forfeiture And Money Laundering … Lebanon. The settlement order requires LCB to forfeit $102 million to the United States. The settlement order was …
June 26, 2013
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Lead Defendant In Case Targeting Synthetic Drugs Pleads Guilty To Smuggling, Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Charges

November 08, 2016
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … to smuggle, manufacture and distribute more than $12 million worth of synthetic drugs has pleaded guilty in … money laundering.  As part of a plea agreement with the government, Libbert has agreed to serve at least six years in …
November 08, 2016
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DEA St. Louis Division Seizes Record 400+ pounds of Meth

July 13, 2022
… StLouisDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Estimates Place Value at over $1 million STL_Meth_Record.jpg A table laden with … Division. “That makes this seizure valued at more than $1 million, the largest meth seizure in this division’s …
July 13, 2022
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Law enforcement agencies collaborate to take down major methamphetamine suppliers

June 20, 2018
… an investigation. Detectives learned that Stuard would buy one kilogram (2.2 lbs.) of methamphetamine at a time and … and a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. If convicted, Burriel and Madewell face up to 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million. If convicted of the firearms offenses, Torres and …
June 20, 2018
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Selma Meth Dealer Pleads Guilty

November 09, 2011
… a maximum prison term of life, and a fine of up to $2 million. Edwan and Khamal Dablan and Vasquez have entered … in prison and a maximum term of 40 years in prison and a $2 million fine. The actual sentence, however, will be … (MAGEC), which led a four-month street-level drug-buy program targeting individuals associated with the Dablan …
November 09, 2011
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Justice Department Announces Results from Coordinated Operations Aimed at Reducing Violent Crime

August 20, 2025
… violent crime in Baton Rouge and surrounding communities. Over the past several months, these coordinated efforts have … crime. I would like to thank the Department of Justice and Governor Landry for surging federal and state resources to …
August 20, 2025
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Project Below The Beltway Targets Sinaloa And Juarez Cartels And Affiliated Violent Street Gangs Nationwide

December 07, 2012
… Mexico.  These cartels also are responsible for laundering millions of dollars in criminal proceeds from their drug … in this region seized three pounds of methamphetamine, over 700 pounds of marijuana, some powdered and crack …
December 07, 2012
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Operational Divisions

April 11, 2025
Operational Divisions Operational Divisions Diversion Control Division Aviation Division Other DEA Divisions   Domestic Divisions    Foreign Divisions No Yes No …
April 11, 2025
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Oakland Money Service Business Owner and Employees Charged with Laundering Drug Proceeds

September 02, 2022
… For example, the defendants allegedly used identification cards and personal information of legitimate customers to … In addition, the defendants allegedly structured large amounts of cash into smaller wire transfers to avoid … the money into multiple transactions of less than $3,000—amounts small enough to avoid being flagged for suspicious …
September 02, 2022
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Several charged in $9.6 million opioid distribution conspiracy

June 01, 2018
… Several charged in $9.6 million opioid distribution conspiracy June 01, 2018 Detroit … and one doctor allegedly conspired to distribute nearly $10 million worth of opioids into the community, potentially … to thank the FBI, DEA, our fabulous prosecutors Brandy McMillion and Brant Cook, the IRS, the Oakland County …
June 01, 2018
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Perry Woman Indicted for Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Methamphetamine Distribution

May 22, 2023
… to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of over 500 grams of methamphetamine, distribution of over 50 … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
May 22, 2023
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25th Operation High Tide Defendant Sentenced for Drug and Gun Crimes

October 12, 2021
… Large-scale investigation results in recovery of over 65 firearms, kilogram quantities of deadly drugs, and … cash. The narcotics seized have a street value of nearly $1 million. To date, Operation High Tide defendants have been …
October 12, 2021
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Doctor Receives 30 Years To Life In Prescription Drug Overdose Case

February 05, 2016
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … to 30 years to life in state prison for prescribing large amounts of addictive and dangerous drugs to patients with no … died in less than three years, Tseng took in more than $5 million from her clinic and continued dispensing potent and …
February 05, 2016
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Over 86 Pounds of Suspected Heroin, 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and $200,000 Cash Seized in Ridgewood, Queens: Four Arrests

February 10, 2021
… Over 86 Pounds of Suspected Heroin, 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and … of suspected heroin, with an estimated street value of $12 million, 1,000 fentanyl pills and $200,000 cash were …   “The shuttering of an assembly line able to pump out millions of street ready heroin packages and deadly …
February 10, 2021
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… off unused pills reaching a program total of nearly 11 million pounds SAN DIEGO – With the robust participation of … of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications over the course of 16 successful DEA National Prescription … leftover prescription drugs. This brings the total amount of prescription drugs collected by DEA since the fall …
November 02, 2018
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Scarsdale Woman Indicted For Manufacturing Marijuana

June 13, 2013
… Gregovich 720-431-8836 Queens warehouse yields seizure of over 2,800 marijuana plants, large quantities of dried … at the time of the search was worth in excess of $3 million. The warehouse used unusually high amounts of electricity, in some cases generating bills …
June 13, 2013