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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 26, 2022
… Drug Take Back Day October 26, 2022 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This event offers anonymous disposal …
October 26, 2022
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 18, 2019
… Drug Take Back Day October 18, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they are vulnerable to …
October 18, 2019
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Dual U.S.-Mexican citizen arrested for violations of the Kingpin Act

February 27, 2020
… of the Kingpin Act February 27, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … D.C. Wednesday pursuant to a warrant stemming from a February 13, 2020, indictment. The charges were …
February 27, 2020
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DEA Launches Project Wave Breaker to Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl

April 27, 2021
… Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl April 27, 2021 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … CDC provisional data, more than 87,200 people died from an overdose last year, marking the largest number of …
April 27, 2021
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DEA, DOD, DHS and U.S. Coast Guard announce offload of more than 33,000 pounds of seized drugs in Fort Lauderdale

June 09, 2020
… seized drugs in Fort Lauderdale June 09, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … the nation and around the world.” Numerous U.S. agencies from the Departments of Justice, Defense, and Homeland …
June 09, 2020
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DEA proposes process to expand marijuana research in the United States

March 20, 2020
… research in the United States March 20, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … marijuana, marijuana extracts, and marijuana derivatives – from 377 in January 2017 to 595 in March 2020. At present, …
March 20, 2020
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Drug Enforcement Administration announces creation of U.S. Postal Service drug-free stamp

October 31, 2019
… Service drug-free stamp October 31, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … star with lines of red, light blue, and blue radiating from one side of each of the star’s five points, suggesting …
October 31, 2019
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DEA and FDA warn website operators illegally offering opioids for sale

September 30, 2019
… offering opioids for sale September 30, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … risks to U.S. consumers. Preventing rogue online pharmacies from further flooding our communities with opioids is …
September 30, 2019
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U.S. And Chinese Drug Enforcement Agencies Meet On Synthetic Opioid Efforts

September 29, 2016
… On Synthetic Opioid Efforts September 29, 2016 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Administrator Chuck Rosenberg and Director (DG) Hu Minglang from the Narcotics Control (NCB) of the Ministry of Public …
September 29, 2016
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DEA Schedules Deadly Synthetic Drug U-47700

November 10, 2016
… Synthetic Drug U-47700 November 10, 2016 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … fatalities occurred in New York and 10 in North Carolina. From October 2015 to September 2016, DEA received 88 reports …
November 10, 2016
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DEA Moves To Emergency Control Synthetic Stimulants

September 07, 2011
… Synthetic Stimulants September 07, 2011 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Methylone). This action was necessary to protect the public from the imminent hazard posed by these dangerous chemicals. …
September 07, 2011
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Chemicals Used In "Bath Salts” Now Under Federal Control And Regulation

October 21, 2011
… Control And Regulation October 21, 2011 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … months, DEA has received an increasing number of reports from poison control centers, hospitals and law enforcement …
October 21, 2011
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“Project Below The Beltway” Targets Sinaloa And Juarez Cartels And Affiliated Violent Street Gangs Nationwide

December 06, 2012
… Street Gangs Nationwide December 06, 2012 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana from Mexico into the United States.  These cartels are also …
December 06, 2012
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DEA Publishes Proposed Regulations For Disposing Of Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs

December 26, 2012
… Substance Prescription Drugs December 26, 2012 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … expand the options available to collect these medications from ultimate users for the purpose of disposal, to include …
December 26, 2012
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High-Ranking Member Of Mexican “Los Zetas” Cartel Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy Charges

February 01, 2013
… To Drug Conspiracy Charges February 01, 2013 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … shipments of cocaine and marijuana by motor vehicles from Mexico to cities in Texas for distribution to other …
February 01, 2013
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DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days Meet A Growing Need For Americans

May 08, 2014
… Meet A Growing Need For Americans May 08, 2014 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … discard unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs from medicine cabinets, bedside tables, and kitchen …
May 08, 2014
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Jonesboro Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute 500 Grams or More of Methamphetamine

December 15, 2025
… or More of Methamphetamine December 15, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public … Lakeway Center New Orleans , LA United States New Orleans Contacts New Orleans Quick Links Press Releases Local …
December 15, 2025
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DEA and Local "Trifecta" Partnership Announce 70% Reduction in Fentanyl Deaths, Proving Blueprint for 'Fentanyl Free America'

December 08, 2025
… for 'Fentanyl Free America' December 08, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public … Lakeway Center New Orleans , LA United States New Orleans Contacts New Orleans Quick Links Press Releases Local …
December 08, 2025
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DEA New Orleans Division Hosts 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 22, 2025
… Drug Take Back Day October 22, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public … Lakeway Center New Orleans , LA United States New Orleans Contacts New Orleans Quick Links Press Releases Local …
October 22, 2025
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Three Baton Rouge Individuals Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection with The Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action

August 20, 2025
… Care Fraud Enforcement Action August 20, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public … Lakeway Center New Orleans , LA United States New Orleans Contacts New Orleans Quick Links Press Releases Local …
August 20, 2025
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

October 01, 2021
… to Protect U.S. Communities October 01, 2021 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public … Lakeway Center New Orleans , LA United States New Orleans Contacts New Orleans Quick Links Press Releases Local …
October 01, 2021
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Accused Drug Cartel Broker, 28 Others Indicted in St. Louis

June 07, 2024
… 28 Others Indicted in St. Louis June 07, 2024 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 … 16th Street St. Louis , MO 63103 United States St. Louis Contacts St. Louis Quick Links Press Releases Local …
June 07, 2024
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

March 11, 2020
… Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación March 11, 2020 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 … 16th Street St. Louis , MO 63103 United States St. Louis Contacts St. Louis Quick Links Press Releases Local …
March 11, 2020
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Eleven area residents indicted for $1.7 million meth, heroin conspiracy, numerous illegal firearms

January 13, 2020
… numerous illegal firearms January 13, 2020 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 … 16th Street St. Louis , MO 63103 United States St. Louis Contacts St. Louis Quick Links Press Releases Local …
January 13, 2020
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Queens Man Arrested for Bronx Kidnapping and Murder

February 15, 2024
… for Bronx Kidnapping and Murder February 15, 2024 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 … 99 10th Avenue New York , NY 10011 United States New York Contacts New York Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
February 15, 2024
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Man Charged in Sales of Nearly 50 Pounds of Crystal Meth in Manhattan and Queens

May 13, 2022
… Crystal Meth in Manhattan and Queens May 13, 2022 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 … 99 10th Avenue New York , NY 10011 United States New York Contacts New York Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
May 13, 2022
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Operation Chopping Block: Two Alleged Gang Members Indicted for Selling 33 Firearms to Undercover Officer

March 24, 2022
… 33 Firearms to Undercover Officer March 24, 2022 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 … 99 10th Avenue New York , NY 10011 United States New York Contacts New York Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
March 24, 2022
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Peruvian citizen pleads guilty to role in transnational drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy

October 19, 2020
… and money laundering conspiracy October 19, 2020 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 … 99 10th Avenue New York , NY 10011 United States New York Contacts New York Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
October 19, 2020
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Members of “Mike’s Candyshop” drug delivery service charged with distributing heroin and cocaine

October 02, 2019
… distributing heroin and cocaine October 02, 2019 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 … 99 10th Avenue New York , NY 10011 United States New York Contacts New York Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
October 02, 2019
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Thirteen Individuals Indicted in Cross-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy that Used Social Media Apps to Facilitate Drug Distribution and Guns for Drugs

November 20, 2024
… and Guns for Drugs November 20, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen … St Room E-400 Boston , MA 02203 United States New England Contacts New England Quick Links Press Releases Local …
November 20, 2024