DRUG FACT SHEET

Heroin

January 21, 2025
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive drug and it is a rapidly acting opioid. An opiate (narcotic) drug processed from morphine and extracted from certain poppy plants. Heroin comes in a white or brownish powder, or a black sticky substance known as “black tar heroin.” Often “cut” with other drugs or...
January 21, 2025
STORY

DEA El Paso and Discovery Education Train Albuquerque Schools on DEA Award-Winning Curriculum

April 04, 2024
… participate in a lesson exploration using different images from the curriculum. Health educators and counselors … participate in a lesson exploration using different images from the curriculum. Health educators and counselors engage …
April 04, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Atlanta drug dealer charged with possessing 170 kilograms of heroin and 36 guns in two metro residences

August 12, 2020
… His arrest removes yet another dangerous criminal from our streets and sends a clear message to others who may … in court: In October 2019, federal agents uncovered ledgers from a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization showing …
August 12, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION

San Francisco News 2006

July 15, 2021
… smuggling scheme AUG 07, 2006 Three Face Charges Stemming From Sale of Over $2 Million In Painkiller Drugs on Black … District Attorney Pleads Guilty to Accepting Drugs From State Court Defendants and Distributing Drugs Final …
July 15, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

San Francisco News 2005

July 15, 2021
… And Weapons NOV 18, 2005 Operation Sweet Tooth Nets Arrests from Bay Area Ecstasy Investigation NOV 18, 2005 Operation … OCT 21, 2005 Cocaine Smugglers Endure Record Losses in 2005 from Persistant Law Enforcement Scrutiny OCT 3, 2005 20th …
July 15, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

Chicago News 2010

July 15, 2021
… Facing Federal Drug Charges in Chicago Among 15 Extradited From Mexico in Past Week December 14, 2010 Nearly 22 Year … in the Collection of Nearly 12,000 Pounds of Medication from the Chicago Area September 28, 2010 Nationwide …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

October 22, 2025
… Day on Saturday, October 25th October 22, 2025 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 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Georgia Man Sentenced To 135 Months In Federal Prison For Distributing Methamphetamine

January 12, 2018
… For Distributing Methamphetamine January 12, 2018 Dallas Contact Info Contact Us (214) 366-6900 571-324-7481 … Boulevard, East Dallas , TX 75220 United States Dallas Contacts Dallas Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
January 12, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Former LAX TSA Officer Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Charges

September 06, 2022
… for Drug Trafficking Charges September 06, 2022 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … States Attorneys Gregory Bernstein and Juan Rodriguez from the Major Frauds section are prosecuting this case. The …
September 06, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Downey Man Arrested on Federal Charges Alleging He Sold Fake Prescription Pills that Caused Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

August 26, 2022
… Caused Fatal Fentanyl Overdose August 26, 2022 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … a 17-year-old Downey female who suffered a fatal overdose from the synthetic opioid, the Justice Department announced …
August 26, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea and local law enforcement officials announce the largest domestic seizure of methamphetamine in DEA history

October 14, 2020
… methamphetamine in DEA history October 14, 2020 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … announced today thwarted drug traffickers’ plans to profit from these dangerous drugs that cause incredible harm to our …
October 14, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Paso Robles Woman Charged with Drug-Related Crimes, Including Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Victim’s Death Last Year

January 17, 2024
… in Victim’s Death Last Year January 17, 2024 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … documents as “R.S.” The indictment further alleges that from January 2023 to August 2023, Alalia and Lagunas-Garcia …
January 17, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA ‘One Pill Can Kill’ Campaign Championed by NFL Alumni Health

February 04, 2025
… by NFL Alumni Health February 04, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … That equates to nearly 367 million deadly doses removed from our communities. Half of the pills tested by DEA …
February 04, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Fourteen Arrested In DEA Operation Family Reunion

December 08, 2011
… DEA Operation Family Reunion December 08, 2011 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … 23, who allegedly transported Mexican methamphetamine from Phoenix to Los Angeles and then would transport drug …
December 08, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Authorities Arrest 12 People Involved In Operation Of Nine Illegal Marijuana Storefronts In Orange And Los Angeles Counties

October 25, 2012
… And Los Angeles Counties October 25, 2012 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … and marijuana charges. When authorities seized the weapons from Walker’s home last year, they also seized approximately …
October 25, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

DEA NEWS: Manssor Arbabsiar Gets 25 Years In Plot To Kill Saudi Ambassador

May 30, 2013
… In Plot To Kill Saudi Ambassador May 30, 2013 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Complaint and Indictment filed in Manhattan federal court: From the spring of 2011 to October 2011, ARBABSIAR and his …
May 30, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Tangipahoa Parish Man Sentenced For Violating Federal Controlled Substances Act

December 10, 2025
… Controlled Substances Act December 10, 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 10, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Mobile Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Meth and Fentanyl Distribution and Maintaining a Drug Premises

May 30, 2025
… and Maintaining a Drug Premises May 30, 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 …
May 30, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Large-Scale Drug Trafficker in Little Rock, AR Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

May 08, 2025
… to 20 Years in Federal Prison May 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 …
May 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Seven People Charged in Augusta-Area Drug Trafficking Operation

April 22, 2022
… Drug Trafficking Operation April 22, 2022 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 … Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta Contacts Atlanta Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
April 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Seven Southwest Missouri Residents, Mexican Nationals Indicted for Meth Conspiracy

July 11, 2024
… Indicted for Meth Conspiracy July 11, 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 …
July 11, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Jefferson County Doctor, Staffers Accused of Conspiracy, Health Care Fraud

July 08, 2024
… of Conspiracy, Health Care Fraud July 08, 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 …
July 08, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

18 Defendants Indicted for Meth Conspiracy

July 19, 2022
… Indicted for Meth Conspiracy July 19, 2022 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 …
July 19, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

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

September 27, 2021
… Containing Fentanyl and Meth September 27, 2021 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 …
September 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Former High School Dean Convicted of 2010 Murder

July 20, 2023
… School Dean Convicted of 2010 Murder July 20, 2023 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 …
July 20, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Rockland County Man Charged with Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Six Overdoses, Including Multiple Deaths

July 12, 2023
… Overdoses, Including Multiple Deaths July 12, 2023 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 …
July 12, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Deadly Fentanyl Trafficked in Protein Powder Containers

February 08, 2023
… in Protein Powder Containers February 08, 2023 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 08, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Queens Man Sentenced on Weapons and Narcotics Charges after Aiming Assault Rifle at NYPD Detective

December 06, 2022
… Assault Rifle at NYPD Detective December 06, 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 …
December 06, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Over 30 Individuals Sentenced to Federal Prison Following Angelina County Drug Trafficking Investigation

March 04, 2025
… Drug Trafficking Investigation March 04, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … Suite 600 Houston , TX 77027-9506 United States Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
March 04, 2025
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Tangipahoa Parish Residents Indicted for Drug Distribution Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury and Firearm Offenses

July 09, 2024
… Injury and Firearm Offenses July 09, 2024 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 …
July 09, 2024