PRESS RELEASE

Sacramento Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

June 30, 2025
… quantities. Contreras was also ordered to forfeit to the government $31,154 in cash and numerous items of seized jewelry, valued at over $50,000, that was seized from his residence. This case …
June 30, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Sentenced to 60 Months for Drug Conspiracy

May 01, 2025
… enforcement agents intercepted a drug transaction involving over 100 pounds of methamphetamine. Puentes-Melendez and two co-conspirators met with an undercover agent in Phoenix to facilitate the drug deal. While the … discussed potential future drug transactions with the undercover agent. Once law enforcement confirmed the drugs were en …
May 01, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Pocatello Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

April 17, 2025
… 13, 2024. Task Force officers searched the car and found over 500 grams of blue fentanyl pills and a firearm. Ancheta …
April 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Staten Island Woman Sentenced To 12 Years’ Imprisonment For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

August 02, 2017
… a search warrant on the defendants’ storage unit and recovered thousands of prescription pills filled in false … pads, dozens of identifications and health care cards, and a firearm.  “Carolyn Richardson and Doraymus … Police, along with other key federal, state, and local government partners, launched the Initiative to mount a …
August 02, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Two Philadelphia Men Arrested for Distributing Fentanyl; Over 17,000 Bags of Fentanyl and Almost 200 Grams of Cocaine Base Seized

November 07, 2023
… Two Philadelphia Men Arrested for Distributing Fentanyl; Over 17,000 Bags of Fentanyl and Almost 200 Grams of Cocaine … to have distributed fentanyl in and around Burlington over the past few months. The investigation revealed that …
November 07, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

A Look Back at Fentanyl Prosecutions in 2023

January 03, 2024
… the continuing crisis caused by fentanyl. In 2023, large amounts of fentanyl were trafficked in or transported across … and friends who have lost their lives due to fentanyl overdoses are not numbers, and the law enforcement officers … of marijuana. Duran’s residence also contained additional amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine, seven firearms, …
January 03, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Saint Lucie County Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Federal Prison

September 04, 2024
… Saint Lucie County Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Federal Prison September 04, 2024 Miami …
September 04, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Idaho Falls Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

January 19, 2022
… Idaho Falls Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking …
January 19, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Over $1.1M in Civil Settlements Reaffirm DOJ’s Commitment to Preventing Opioid Abuse

February 08, 2021
… Over $1.1M in Civil Settlements Reaffirm DOJ’s Commitment to … to using all available tools to combat our nation’s opioid overdose crisis and reduce the illegal diversion of … this affirmative civil enforcement matter on behalf of the government.  Ascension Seton Pays $379,500.00 Ascension …
February 08, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

San Diego Pharmacy Owners Pay $750,000 To Resolve Drug Diversion Allegations

November 18, 2015
… and their owners have paid $750,000 to the federal government to resolve allegations that they mishandled significant amounts of highly addictive and frequently abused …
November 18, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Three people charged in Newark heroin trafficking conspiracy

September 24, 2018
… the conspiracy and was responsible for obtaining wholesale amounts of narcotics, including heroin and cocaine, and … a maximum potential penalty of life in prison, and a $10 million fine. Counts Two and Four are punishable by up to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. Count Three is punishable by up to 20 years in …
September 24, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Monmouth County, N.J. Doctor Admits Structuring And Tax Charges

September 08, 2014
… 2009 and June 27, 2012, DiLorenzo received more than $2 million in cash payments from his patients. On at least 35 … and Nov. 2, 2011, DiLorenzo deposited approximately $1 million in cash into bank accounts in his name and in the … 150 separate transactions, all but one of which were for amounts of less than $10,000. Transactions of $10,000 or …
September 08, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Former Miami-Dade County resident sentenced to over 12 years in prison for attempted international narcotics trafficking

October 01, 2018
… Former Miami-Dade County resident sentenced to over 12 years in prison for attempted international … with Senese, who claimed that he was returning from an overnight stay in the Bahamas.  However, Senese could not … enforcement also noticed the fasteners holding the deck cover were loose and showed signs of recent tampering.  …
October 01, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Two California Men Sentenced To Combined Total Of Over 13 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking Charges

July 30, 2015
… Two California Men Sentenced To Combined Total Of Over 13 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking Charges July … Gonzalez were sentenced today to a combined total of over 13 years in federal prison for drug trafficking …
July 30, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Season 4 of Awkward Conversations Launches on YouTube

August 07, 2024
… are excited to partner with them again this year.” Topics covered in Season 4 of Awkward Conversations  include: August … engage youth. The program will also be supported by over 14 million impressions driving to  www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com , … billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people! About DEA The United States Drug …
August 07, 2024
DRUG FACT SHEET

DXM

January 21, 2025
Drugs of Concern
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a cough suppressant found in more than 120 over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications, either alone or in combination with other drugs such as analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen), antihistamines (e.g., chlorpheniramine), decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine), and/ or expectorants (e.g., guaifenesin).
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Former medical doctor sentenced to over three years prison for unlawfully prescribing oxycodone

September 18, 2018
… Former medical doctor sentenced to over three years prison for unlawfully prescribing oxycodone …
September 18, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Seizes Fentanyl, 25 Firearms from Suburban Chicago Residences and Storage Unit

June 13, 2025
DEA Seizes Fentanyl, 25 Firearms from Suburban Chicago Residences and Storage Unit June 13, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis Agostini Recruiter Name SA Justin Williams (571) 362-6208 …
June 13, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged Mexican Drug Kingpin Extradited To The United States To Face Criminal Enterprise, Drug, And Money-Laundering Charges

November 09, 2012
… Outreach & Red Ribbon: Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Government charges defendant’s organization trucked thousands … of cocaine to the New York area – federal agents seize $2.1 million in alleged drug proceeds BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Alleged … businesses, the defendant and his organization made millions from the drug trade. Cloaked in subterfuge, …
November 09, 2012
EVENT
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Community Event
October 04, 2021
October 04, 2021

Virtual Townhall Meeting

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
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Operation Engage Philadelphia, along with other local organizations, is hosting a local townhall meeting with members of the faith community. Topic of discussion: Strengthening Faith-Communities' Partnership in Drug Prevention and Community Wellness. Speakers include Henry Lozano, a grassroots organizer, and Dr. Katrina Wyche, who has been in the substance abuse...
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted in El Paso on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges for Supporting CJNG

May 16, 2025
… seizures and forfeitures of assets and contraband including millions of dollars in cash, real property, vehicles, …
May 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 08, 2023
… the United States to flood American communities with huge amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, which drives … and resulted in 3,337 arrests and the seizure of nearly 44 million fentanyl pills, more than 6,500 pounds of fentanyl … Americans, they simply move on to try to victimize the millions of other Americans who are social media users.” In …
May 08, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Laredo-Based Kingpin With Ties To Los Zetas Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

December 12, 2011
… In addition to his life sentence, a money judgment in the amount of $13 million was entered in addition to a final order of … in which Salas-Galaviz is boasting about shipping millions of dollars in drug proceeds back to Mexico for …
December 12, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Associate of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy

May 07, 2024
… Associate of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy May 07, 2024 … Rhode Island residence in April 2022 resulted in the recovery of approximately 174 grams of cocaine base, 215 grams …
May 07, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Dealer Heads to Prison for Possessing Over 5,000 Grams of Pure Meth

May 06, 2024
… Dealer Heads to Prison for Possessing Over 5,000 Grams of Pure Meth May 06, 2024 Houston Contact …
May 06, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Woman Arrested with Over 350,000 Fake M30 Fentanyl Pills

September 30, 2022
… Woman Arrested with Over 350,000 Fake M30 Fentanyl Pills September 30, 2022 … the vehicle. PCSO deputies searched the vehicle and discovered a concealed compartment in the floorboard underneath …
September 30, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Jose Mercedes, Sr. Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Major Heroin Trafficking Operation

October 10, 2017
… from record large seizure of 70 kilograms of heroin and $2 million cash recovered in the Fieldston section of the Bronx NEW YORK - … heroin for distribution, investigators recovered over $2 million in cash hidden underneath the floorboards. This …
October 10, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

California man sentenced on drug trafficking charge involving over 200 lbs. of cocaine

December 12, 2018
… man sentenced on drug trafficking charge involving over 200 lbs. of cocaine December 12, 2018 New York Contact …
December 12, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Lodi Man Sentenced to over 12 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Pill and Methamphetamine Trafficking

May 30, 2023
… Lodi Man Sentenced to over 12 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Pill and …
May 30, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

New York man sentenced to over 14 years on heroin and crack conspiracy charge

May 21, 2019
… New York man sentenced to over 14 years on heroin and crack conspiracy charge May 21, …
May 21, 2019