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Southern Indiana Trio Sentenced to Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking Operation

… for Meth Trafficking Operation August 27, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis … Ste. 1200 Chicago , IL 60604-1745 United States Chicago Contacts Chicago Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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One Convicted And Another Sentenced In 10-Defendant Marijuana Conspiracy

… 10-Defendant Marijuana Conspiracy December 10, 2014 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … https://www.instagram.com/deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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DEA Announces Colorado, Utah, Wyoming And Montana Prescription Drug Take-Back Results

… Drug Take-Back Results May 05, 2011 Rocky Mountain Contact Info Contact Us (720) 895-4040 571-387-5079 Steffan … Centennial Denver , CO 80112 United States Rocky Mountain Contacts Rocky Mountain Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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More Than Thirteen Thousand Marijuana Plants Seized In Southern Utah

… Plants Seized In Southern Utah July 20, 2011 Rocky Mountain Contact Info Contact Us (720) 895-4040 571-387-5079 Steffan … Centennial Denver , CO 80112 United States Rocky Mountain Contacts Rocky Mountain Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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Heroin

Heroin

January 21, 2025
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

… 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 …
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
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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
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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
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El Paso Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Deadly Fentanyl Deal

… Prison for Deadly Fentanyl Deal February 11, 2026 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 … Drive Suite 2000 El Paso , TX 79912 United States El Paso Contacts El Paso Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Pensacola Women Plead Guilty to Illegal Drug Diversion

… Guilty to Illegal Drug Diversion November 17, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - … North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 United States Miami Contacts Miami Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Gang Member Sentenced to 40 years for Role in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Operation

… Drug Trafficking Operation August 21, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … https://www.instagram.com/deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Joint law enforcement operation results in major eradication in northwest New Mexico

… in northwest New Mexico November 16, 2020 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 … Drive Suite 2000 El Paso , TX 79912 United States El Paso Contacts El Paso Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Owner And Employees Of Indiana Medical Center Charged With Multiple Felony Counts

… Charged With Multiple Felony Counts April 19, 2013 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis … Ste. 1200 Chicago , IL 60604-1745 United States Chicago Contacts Chicago Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Yakima Woman Sentenced to 151 months in Jail for Trafficking Methamphetamine with Firearm

… Methamphetamine with Firearm November 14, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 … Us 300 5th Avenue Seattle , WA 98104 United States Seattle Contacts Seattle Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Yakima Woman Sentenced to 151 months in Jail for Trafficking Methamphetamine with Firearm

… Methamphetamine with Firearm November 14, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 … Us 300 5th Avenue Seattle , WA 98104 United States Seattle Contacts Seattle Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Mexican National Unlawfully Residing in Oregon Faces Federal Charges For Trafficking Large Quantities of Fentanyl and Heroin

… Quantities of Fentanyl and Heroin July 30, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 … Us 300 5th Avenue Seattle , WA 98104 United States Seattle Contacts Seattle Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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DEA Omaha Division Safely Disposes of 20,628 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… National Prescription Drug Take Back Day May 08, 2025 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily … 620,000 pounds of prescription medications were removed from communities in an effort to prevent drug misuse and …
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Overdose Deaths Decline, Fentanyl Threat Looms

… Decline, Fentanyl Threat Looms December 16, 2024 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily … contain a potentially deadly dose of fentanyl. This is down from 7 out of 10 pills in 2023 and 6 out of 10 pills in …
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Final Defendant Sentenced in Significant Lubbock Meth Trafficking Organization

… Lubbock Meth Trafficking Organization April 15, 2026 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 …
GENERAL INFORMATION

New York News 2006

July 15, 2021
… Slayings JUL 11, 2006 First Heroin Kingpin Ever Extradicted From Afghanistan Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Heroin Into … Night JUN 2, 2006 DEA Dismantles 150 Mile Drug Pipeline from New York City to Albany, NY MAY 31, 2006 Violent …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Pensacola Man Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl and Possession with Intent to Distribute Meth, Fentanyl and Marijuana

… Distribute Meth, Fentanyl and Marijuana May 01, 2026 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - … North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 United States Miami Contacts Miami Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Perry Man Indicted for Gun & Drug Crimes

… Man Indicted for Gun & Drug Crimes April 22, 2026 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - … North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 United States Miami Contacts Miami Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Tallahassee Man Indicted for Armed Drug Trafficking Crimes

… for Armed Drug Trafficking Crimes April 17, 2026 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - … North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 United States Miami Contacts Miami Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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DEA Highlights 2021

December 31, 2024
… impersonate DEA agents in an attempt to extort money from Americans.  Providing education and awareness is the … 2021 Year in Photos DEA’s Tactical Helicopter Section from New Orleans talks about the helicopter’s features … to the Chicago area earlier in the day via private plane from Toluca, Mexico, via Houston, Texas. The plane arrived …
December 31, 2024
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

… of Unwanted Medications November 06, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 … Suite 500 Washington , DC 20001 United States Washington Contacts Washington, DC Diversion Control Program Find your …
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Drug Investigation Leads To Racketeering Case And 36 Indictments

… Case And 36 Indictments May 02, 2013 Rocky Mountain Contact Info Contact Us (720) 895-4040 571-387-5079 Steffan … Centennial Denver , CO 80112 United States Rocky Mountain Contacts Rocky Mountain Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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Prior Felon Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

… Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses March 20, 2026 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - … North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 United States Miami Contacts Miami Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Pensacola Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Meth and Firearm Charges

… Prison for Meth and Firearm Charges February 24, 2026 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - … North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 United States Miami Contacts Miami Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …

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