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Miami News 2010

July 15, 2021
… Croix Native Sentenced for Conspiring to Purchase Cocaine From Under Cover Detective in Ft. Pierce June 10, 2010 …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Enforcement Surge in Portland Targets Honduran Nationals Trafficking Fentanyl in Open- Air Drug Markets

… Fentanyl in Open- Air Drug Markets April 22, 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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Steroids

Steroids

January 25, 2025
Anabolic steroids are synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone that are abused in an attempt to promote muscle growth, enhance athletic or other physical performance, and improve physical appearance. Testosterone, trenbolone, oxymetholone, methandrostenolone, nandrolone, stanozolol, boldenone, and oxandrolone are some of the anabolic steroids that are...
January 25, 2025
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Opium

January 22, 2025
Opium is a highly addictive non-synthetic narcotic that is extracted from the poppy plant, Papaver somniferum. The opium poppy is the key source for many narcotics, including morphine, codeine, and heroin.
January 22, 2025
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The Overdose Crisis Continues

August 24, 2021
… are working hard to accomplish.   Where the Meth Comes From Across Virginia, and the U.S., methamphetamine is no …
August 24, 2021
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Seattle News 2007

July 15, 2021
… Of Cardinal Health Drug Company And Rogue Internet Pharmacy From Distributing Controlled Substances November 21, 2007 …
July 15, 2021
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Caribbean News 2010

July 15, 2021
… Municipality of Cidra     June 25, 2010 Five Individuals from St. Thomas, VI Indicted on Drug Trafficking Charges …
July 15, 2021
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Los Angeles 2010

July 15, 2021
… Jury Indicts 14 for Shipping Hundreds of Pounds of Cocaine from Los Angeles to Baltimore November 10, 2010 High Desert …
July 15, 2021
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Phoenix News 2010

July 15, 2021
… Phoenix News 2010 December 15, 2010 Fugitive Extradited From Mexico to Face Trial November 26, 2010 Terry Goddard …
July 15, 2021
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Take Back Day

May 08, 2025
… tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets … that rapidly binds to opioid receptors, blocking opioids from activating them. An appropriate dose of naloxone acts …
May 08, 2025
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Stimulants

Stimulants

January 25, 2025
Stimulants speed up the body’s systems. This class of drugs includes: Prescription drugs such as amphetamines [Adder- all® and Dexedrine®], methylphenidate [Concerta® and Ritalin®], diet aids [such as Didrex®, Bontril®, Preludin®, Fastin®, Adipex P®, Ionomin®, and Meridia®] and other illicitly used drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, methcathinone, and other synthetic...
January 25, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Michigan

March 28, 2025
… The presence of Mexican crystal methamphetamine trafficked from the Southwest Border continues to be prevalent. The … submitted to the feedback form below WILL NOT be addressed. Contact Us Add your questions or comments about the …
March 28, 2025
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Forensic Science Organizations

August 30, 2024
… Forensic Sciences Standards Groups comprised of members from the forensic sciences community that discuss, draft, …
August 30, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Sixteen Members Of Own Every Dollar Gang Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Racketeering And Narcotics Offenses

… And Narcotics Offenses August 02, 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 …
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Step Up. Speak Out. Fight Back

June 27, 2025
… Huddle for Health Symposium. She discussed everything from drug trends and seizures, to how early you should talk … Oz took the stage, the audience heard a very personal story from Superbowl Champion Ray Lewis. NFL Huddle for Health …
June 27, 2025
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Education and Prevention

September 30, 2025
… it’s vitally important that youth and young adults refrain from drug use as this use will affect brain development. …
September 30, 2025
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Hallucinogen

Hallucinogens

August 21, 2025
Hallucinogens are among the oldest known group of drugs used for their ability to alter human perception and mood.
August 21, 2025
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Administrator Milgram Announces Significant Development in International Drug Money Laundering Case

June 18, 2024
… for killing Americans and devastating communities from coast to coast. They do this for one reason, money.  …
June 18, 2024
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Adolescents and Marijuana

December 03, 2021
… addicted.(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)   From 2017-2018, marijuana use increased to 63% in 8th and …
December 03, 2021
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Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

January 22, 2025
Stimulant that speeds up body’s system that comes as pill or powder. Available in prescription as Desoxyn® to treat obesity and ADHD. Crystal meth resembles glass fragments and is an illegally altered version of the prescription drug that is cooked with over-the-counter drugs in meth labs.
January 22, 2025
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Seattle News 2009

July 15, 2021
… Cartel October 21, 2009 Five Arrested for Dealing Oxycontin from Indian Smoke Shops September 17, 2009 Two Men Indicted …
July 15, 2021
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Seattle News 2008

July 15, 2021
… State Licensed Nurse Sentenced For Diverting Narcotics From Nursing Home January 28, 2008 Drug Dealer Who Once …
July 15, 2021
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Spice/K2, Synthetic Marijuana

Spice/ K2, Synthetic Marijuana

January 22, 2025
K2 and Spice are just two of the many trade names or brands for synthetic designer drugs that are intended to mimic THC, the main psychoactive ingredient of marijuana. These designer synthetic drugs are from the synthetic cannabinoid class of drugs that are often marketed and sold under the guise...
January 22, 2025
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Archive Press Releases

March 18, 2026
… 2019 , 2020 , 2021 The archive stories for 2010 - 2002 are from the retired web site for DEA.gov.  NOTE: navigation …
March 18, 2026
PRESS RELEASE

Ten Arrests Made In Connection With Alleged Crystal City Cocaine And Heroin Trafficking

… City Cocaine And Heroin Trafficking April 29, 2011 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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New England News 2004

July 15, 2021
… Minimum Life in Prison Based on New Charges Arising from his Arrest JUN 7, 2004 P.T. Barnum Drug Dealer …
July 15, 2021
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New England News 2003

July 15, 2021
… Prison on Drug Charges MAR 13, 2003 Nutrition Chain Barred from Selling Ephedrine-Based Chemicals FEB 28, 2003 Boston …
July 15, 2021
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Join the Fight to Save Lives

February 25, 2025
… exhibit, which contains more than 1,000 photos sent to DEA from families of those lost to fentanyl.   After learning …
February 25, 2025
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One Pill Can Kill

February 04, 2026
One Pill Can Kill * 2 mg of fentanyl equates to a potentially deadly dose DEA Fentanyl Seizures in 2026 In 2025, DEA seized more than 47 million fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills and nearly 10,000 pounds of fentanyl powder. The 2025 seizures are equivalent …
February 04, 2026
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FOIA Library

March 23, 2026
… the United States.  This section also includes chapters from DEA’s Laboratory Operations Manual . Forensic Sciences’ …
March 23, 2026