PRESS RELEASE

DEA/Partners Take Down Alleged Cross-Country Drug Traffickers Dealing In Meth, Heroin, Cocaine, Fentanyl

October 29, 2014
… Meth, Heroin, Cocaine, Fentanyl October 29, 2014 San Diego Contact Info Contact Us (858) 616-4100 (571) 324-6204 Kelly … Avenue San Diego , CA 92123-1672 United States San Diego Contacts San Diego Quick Links Press Releases Local …
October 29, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA honors federal prosecutors for exemplary work in drug-related cases

January 29, 2021
… work in drug-related cases January 29, 2021 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … protecting the people of San Diego and Imperial counties from the violence and destruction associated with illegal …
January 29, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Serves Order to Show Cause on Truepill Pharmacy for its Involvement in the Unlawful Dispensing of Prescription Stimulants

December 15, 2022
… of Prescription Stimulants December 15, 2022 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … pursue companies and pharmacies that seek to profit from unlawfully dispensing powerful and addictive controlled …
December 15, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA releases strategic planning guide to prevent drug use among college students

January 16, 2020
… use among college students January 16, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … and the vaping of marijuana by college students doubled from 2017 to 2018. As drug abuse among college students …
January 16, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2021
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 30, 2021 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … and potential overdose by removing prescription pills from their homes. The April event included 4,425 community …
April 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces additional regulatory steps to address opioid epidemic

October 23, 2019
… to address opioid epidemic October 23, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … and necessary changes to DEA’s quota regulations resulting from comprehensive legislation passed by Congress last year …
October 23, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Surge In Drug Diversion Investigations Leads To 28 Arrests And 147 Revoked Registrations

April 02, 2018
… And 147 Revoked Registrations April 02, 2018 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … specialists to analyze 80 million transaction reports from DEA-registered manufacturers and distributors, as well …
April 02, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Release Of 2013 National Drug Threat Assessment

November 18, 2013
… Drug Threat Assessment November 18, 2013 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … DEA intelligence analysts considered quantitative data from various (seizures, investigations, arrests, drug purity …
November 18, 2013
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Community Event
October 26, 2019
October 26, 2019

DEA Take Back Day (October 26, 2019)

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
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Find a collection site near you! The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs...
STORY

Reward Offer of Up to $5 Million for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Leader of FTO ‘Los Choneros’

December 11, 2025
… and distribution of multi-ton quantities of cocaine from South America, through Central American and Mexico, to … encourages anyone with information about Bermúdez Cagua to contact DEA at +593988292235 (text/WhatsApp/Signal) or email …
December 11, 2025
STORY

In Memoriam: Pope Francis—A Global Voice Against Drug Trafficking and Addiction

April 21, 2025
… addiction. His commitment to protecting the most vulnerable—from the barrios of Buenos Aires to the streets of Rome—will … Rome, more than 100 senior drug law enforcement officials from around the world were received at the Vatican by His … line against the cartels and criminal networks profiting from human misery. True to his word, Pope Francis followed …
April 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 06, 2024
… has ever faced.  In 2022 alone, 107,941 Americans died from drug poisonings, with a staggering 70% of those deaths … exhibit will have extended hours on Tuesday, May 7, from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. “Americans today are experiencing … fentanyl. The only safe medications are ones that come from licensed and accredited medical professionals. For more …
May 06, 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION

Headquarters News 2007

July 15, 2021
… Statement of Administrator Karen P. Tandy on Retirement from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) October 17, … October 16, 2007 United States Announces First Extraditions From Romania on Terrorism Charges September 24, 2007 DEA …
July 15, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

Phoenix News 2006

July 15, 2021
… Phoenix News 2006 The archive stories for 2009 - 2002 are from the retired web site for DEA.gov.  NOTE: navigation … Conference JUN 1, 2006 Two Mexican Nationals Extradicted From Mexico To Face Charges In Naco, Arizona Drug Tunnel MAY …
July 15, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

Chemist (Forensic)

March 28, 2025
… critical in supporting our efforts to keep Americans safe from dangerous drugs and those who traffic them.  Expert … laboratory analysis, court testimony, and evidence gathered from crime scenes are key components in successful criminal …
March 28, 2025
DOCUMENT

Responding to America's Overdose Crisis: An Examination of Legislation to Build Upon the SUPPORT Act

June 23, 2023
Testimony
… between the ages of 18 to 45, and it kills Americans from all walks of life, in every state and community in this … financial network to pocket billions of dollars in revenue from those sales. Responding to America's Overdose …
June 23, 2023
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Community Event
April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019

DEA Take Back Day (April 2019)

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
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Find a collection site near you! The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs...
PRESS RELEASE

Union County woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine

September 02, 2020
… trafficking methamphetamine September 02, 2020 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 (571) 362-6616 … 2nd Floor Newark , NJ 07102-4206 United States New Jersey Contacts New Jersey Quick Links Press Releases Local …
September 02, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Arrests Man With 27 Kilograms Of Methamphetamine

October 31, 2016
… 27 Kilograms Of Methamphetamine October 31, 2016 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 (571) 362-6616 … 2nd Floor Newark , NJ 07102-4206 United States New Jersey Contacts New Jersey Quick Links Press Releases Local …
October 31, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Bloods Gang Member Admits To Racketeering Conspiracy Plea Calls For 22-Year Prison Sentence

March 30, 2017
… Calls For 22-Year Prison Sentence March 30, 2017 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 (571) 362-6616 … 2nd Floor Newark , NJ 07102-4206 United States New Jersey Contacts New Jersey Quick Links Press Releases Local …
March 30, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Guilty Plea: Intent To Distribute 29+ Kilos Of Methamphetamine

April 10, 2017
… 29+ Kilos Of Methamphetamine April 10, 2017 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 (571) 362-6616 … 2nd Floor Newark , NJ 07102-4206 United States New Jersey Contacts New Jersey Quick Links Press Releases Local …
April 10, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

California Man Sentenced For Intent To Distribute 29 Kilograms Of Methamphetamine

September 08, 2017
… Kilograms Of Methamphetamine September 08, 2017 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 (571) 362-6616 … 2nd Floor Newark , NJ 07102-4206 United States New Jersey Contacts New Jersey Quick Links Press Releases Local …
September 08, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Man Admits Transporting Multiple Kilograms Of Heroin As Part Of A Cross-country Drug Distribution Conspiracy

January 31, 2018
… Drug Distribution Conspiracy January 31, 2018 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 (571) 362-6616 … 2nd Floor Newark , NJ 07102-4206 United States New Jersey Contacts New Jersey Quick Links Press Releases Local …
January 31, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Third major takedown of drug trafficking ring nets 14 arrests

September 01, 2020
… investigation_0.jpg Wrapped pistol and ammunition seized from a residence during the investigation_0.png SEATTLE - … successfully removed a number of violent drug traffickers from the streets of the Seattle-Tacoma area, and will enable … organized transnational groups with tentacles reaching from Mexico to Puget Sound.  They profit by pushing …
September 01, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Recognizes Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 22, 2025
… agencies across the nation that go after drug traffickers. From the Northeast: A Salute to the Oldest and Largest Task Force in the Nation From the Midwest: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: …
January 22, 2025
DOCUMENT

DEA Administrator's Remarks on China-Based Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Arrests

June 23, 2023
DEA Administrator Remarks
… and communities across the United States, killing Americans from all walks of life. Targeting entire criminal drug networks, from the source of supply to the last mile of distribution, …
June 23, 2023
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Recruitment
October 19, 2018
October 19, 2018

Baker College Law Enforcement Day

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
Allen Park, MI
For: High School students interested in meeting representatives from multiple policing agencies to learn more about potential law enforcement careers. Baker College students, particularly Criminal Justice students, interested in learning more about specific law enforcement agencies and the opportunities available (entire high school CJ classes welcome). Program: Presentations by representatives...
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Community Event
October 27, 2018
October 27, 2018

DEA Take Back Day

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
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Find a collection site near you! The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs...
DOCUMENT

2014 National Drug Threat Assessment

November 01, 2014
Publication
… Publication Intelligence November 01, 2014 The threat from CPD abuse is persistent and deaths involving CPDs … CPDs. The number of drug overdose deaths, particularly from CPDs, has grown exponentially in the past decade and …
November 01, 2014
GENERAL INFORMATION

Philadelphia News 2009

July 15, 2021
… Philadelphia News 2009 December 3, 2009 Statement from DEA Special Agent in Charge John J. Bryfonski on the … for Selling Prescription Drugs December 1, 2009 Statement from DEA Special Agent in Charge John J. Bryfonski on the …
July 15, 2021