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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 … dangerous unwanted drugs.   This brings the total amount of drugs collected by DEA since the fall of 2010 to …
May 03, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Springfield woman sentenced to 15 years for meth trafficking, and illegal firearms

February 04, 2020
… contained 253.27 grams of methamphetamine, a distributive amount. She also possessed a stolen, loaded Ruger 9mm … a total of 173.76 grams of methamphetamine, a distributive amount. On June 16, 2017, Hampton was arrested in possession … a total of 14.93 grams of methamphetamine, a distributive amount. Hampton was on probation with the state of Missouri …
February 04, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Laurel Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Kilograms of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Marijuana Through the U.S. Mail

October 20, 2022
… Seized Nine Firearms Possessed by Fisher, more than $1.5 Million in Cash, as well as Multiple Kilograms of Cocaine, … approximately $193,980 in narcotics proceeds.  The amount of cash located in the residence did not include the …
October 20, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Reminds Families to Discuss the Dangers of Drugs Before Students Return to School

August 01, 2022
… turning to smartphones as a one-stop shop to market, sell, buy and deliver deadly, fake prescription pills and other …
August 01, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Steilacoom, Washington, Couple Sentenced to Prison for Leading Drug Trafficking Ring Tied to Aryan Prison Gangs

July 02, 2025
… Special Agent in Charge, DEA Seattle Field Division. “The amount of money and the sheer volume of weapons seized in … and conspiracy to commit money laundering.  “The Baileys oversaw a multi-state conspiracy to traffic vast amounts of dangerous drugs into Washington state, as seen by …
July 02, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Physician Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Operating a Pill Mill from His Northwest D.C. Medical Practice

June 26, 2025
Physician Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Operating a Pill Mill from His Northwest D.C. Medical Practice June 26, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
June 26, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Conviction Of Local Doctor For Unlawfully Dispensing More Than 1.2 Million Oxycodone Pills

March 17, 2016
… Of Local Doctor For Unlawfully Dispensing More Than 1.2 Million Oxycodone Pills March 17, 2016 New York Contact Info … 720-431-8836 The New York doctor collected more than $2.4 million in fees for “doctor visits” MANHATTAN, N.Y. - Preet …
March 17, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Port St. Joe Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

June 02, 2022
… and deadly controlled substances from our communities. Moreover, this sentence should serve as a strong deterrent to … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
June 02, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Pain Clinic Doctor and Staff Member Charged with Unlawful Distribution of Opioids

January 06, 2022
… Mohammed also falsified urine screen results, managed the overcrowded waiting room and parking lot, and fielded calls … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
January 06, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Indictment Alleges Alliance Between Sinaloa Cartel and Money Launderers Linked to Chinese Underground Banking

June 18, 2024
… trafficking proceeds. During the conspiracy, more than $50 million in drug proceeds flowed between the Sinaloa Cartel … with links to Chinese underground banking, processed large amounts of drug proceeds in U.S. currency in the Los Angeles … DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. “This DEA investigation uncovered a partnership between Sinaloa Cartel associates and a …
June 18, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Fourteen Arrested In DEA Operation Family Reunion

December 08, 2011
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … of methamphetamine, 100 kilograms of cocaine and $1.1 million in cash. Just this morning, authorities seized more … drug trafficking organization. During the course of the overall investigation, which started in 2006 and has now …
December 08, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

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

October 22, 2018
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … LOS ANGELES – After collecting a total of more than 9.9 million pounds (nearly 5,000 tons) of expired, unused and … unwanted prescription medications during 15 previous events over the past eight years, the U.S. Drug Enforcement …
October 22, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Is Saturday

April 25, 2016
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … April 30 LOS ANGELES - After collecting and destroying 5.5 million pounds-2,762 tons-of unused prescription drugs in … their potentially dangerous, unwanted medicines to one of over 5,000 collection sites around the country that are …
April 25, 2016
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FBI, DEA, NYPD And New York State Police Seize Over 200 Kilograms Of K2 From Narcotics Factory Operating In Queens Storefront

March 30, 2016
… FBI, DEA, NYPD And New York State Police Seize Over 200 Kilograms Of K2 From Narcotics Factory Operating In … Bureau of Investigation last night resulted in the discovery of a manufacturing facility and the seizure of at … packaging materials, flavoring agents, as well as a large amount of processed cannabinoids that were not yet packaged …
March 30, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Whitinsville woman faces up to 20 years in prison for adderall distribution

February 14, 2019
… Caraceni to collect, while payments made by debit or credit card were paid to a bank account controlled by Caraceni.   … three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million. The charge of distributing, dispensing, and … three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court …
February 14, 2019
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Clay County Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Meth, Fentanyl, and Cocaine

February 02, 2024
… inside the vehicle. Deputies searched the vehicle and found over 20 grams of fentanyl in 17 individual sealed baggies, … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
February 02, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 2021
… every U.S. state in unprecedented quantities. More than 9.5 million counterfeit pills were seized so far this year, … San Diego County Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force Report Card, unintentional fentanyl-caused deaths increased from … to the 2021 San Diego County Meth Strike Force Report Card, unintentional meth-caused deaths increased from 379 in …
September 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Red Ribbon Week: A Time to Remember, A Time to Teach

October 22, 2024
… NE-SD.Diversion.registration@dea.gov ASAC COS SAC Governor.jpg DEA Omaha Division Assistant Special Agent in … Administration (DEA) Omaha Division will join with millions of Americans October 23, to kick off Red Ribbon …
October 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Releases New Tip Line to Encourage Information on Drug Kingpin Operating Throughout Colorado

January 17, 2024
… Department of State to announce a reward offer of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or … be accessed by calling/texting/WhatsApp 720-355-0168 or by emailing Chuy-Reward@dea.gov . Identities are kept strictly … a primary supplier of heroin in the western United States over a decade ago just as Colorado experienced a spike in …
January 17, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Drug dealer who sold out of his home sentenced to 72 months

September 06, 2018
… the Niagara County Drug Task Force conducted a controlled buy at Thompson’s residence on Elmwood Avenue. The drug sold … March 4, 2015, the task force conducted a second controlled buy at Thompson’s residence. The drug sold by the defendant during the second buy tested positive for heroin. On March 10, 2015, a New …
September 06, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Lockport Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Fentanyl

May 10, 2018
… the Niagara County Drug Task Force conducted a controlled buy at Thompson’s residence on Elmwood Avenue. The drug sold … March 4, 2015, the task force conducted a second controlled buy at Thompson’s residence. The drug sold by the defendant during the second buy tested positive for heroin. On March 10, 2015, a New …
May 10, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as a part of the 18th National Drug Take Back

October 22, 2019
… - (918) 459-9600 DALLAS – With solid public participation over the course of 17 prior events, the National … Take Back Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s … its tenth year, DEA has collected a total of more than 11 million pounds (almost 6,000 tons) of expired, unused and …
October 22, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 22, 2019
… - (414) 336-7300 CHICAGO - With robust public participation over the course of 17 prior events, the National … Take Back Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s … its tenth year, DEA has collected a total of more than 11 million pounds (almost 6,000 tons) of expired, unused and …
October 22, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Three Worcester Men Convicted In Crack Cocaine Conspiracy Trial

March 03, 2015
… were convicted of conspiracy with the intent to distribute over 280 grams of “crack” cocaine.  Wooldridge was also … Hernandez, Dunston and Wooldridge bought 200-500 gram amounts of powder cocaine from a number of sources inside … up to a lifetime of supervised release, and a fine of $8 million.  Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically …
March 03, 2015
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Financier Of A Network Of High-Tech Marijuana Grow Facilities Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison

May 06, 2011
… systems. The facilities were designed to produce millions of dollars worth of marijuana each year. Bui began his drug dealing career by importing large amounts of high-grade marijuana into the United States from … caught Bui trying to smuggle from the U.S. to Canada over $30,000 hidden in his socks to pay his Canadian …
May 06, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Meridian Man Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering In Treasure Valley “Spice” Case

January 06, 2014
… this period, through a series of monetary transactions in amounts over $10,000, Ciccarello removed over $4.5 million in currency from three Zombie Matter accounts. …
January 06, 2014
GENERAL INFORMATION

Headquarters News 2008

July 15, 2021
… 6, 2008 DEA News: Cardinal Health Inc., Agrees To Pay $34 Million To Settle Claims That It Failed To Report Suspicious … Science Center October 1, 2008 Congress Passes Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act September 29, 2008 … 2, 2008 McKesson Corporation Agrees To Pay More Than $13 Million To Settle Claims That It Failed To Report Suspicious …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Reno Meth Dealer Sentenced To 12a½ Years In Prison

September 10, 2015
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … source that Ibarra and Fulcher had a significant amount of methamphetamine and firearms in their vehicle.  On the same day, Ibarra was pulled over by a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a …
September 10, 2015
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Yields Record-Setting Results

May 06, 2016
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back event garnered an overwhelming response as citizens turned in a record-setting amount of prescription drugs.  Last weekend the DEA and over …
May 06, 2016
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California Man Supplying Pure Methamphetamine To Reno, Nevada Area Sentenced To 19a½ Years In Prison

October 21, 2014
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … a personal choice to engage in the trafficking of large amounts of almost pure methamphetamine over an extended period of time,” said U.S. Attorney …
October 21, 2014