PRESS RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY: DEA To Conduct Pharmacy Diversion Awareness Conference In Pittsburgh As Part Of The 360 Strategy To Address The Diversion Of Prescription Opioids

December 08, 2015
… opioids, is a growing problem.  This diversion stems from various sources.  In addition to pharmacy robberies and … doctor shoppers, or illegitimate prescriptions from rogue practitioners.  The PDAC is designed to assist … community and social service organizations that are best positioned to provide long-term help and support for …
December 08, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Local Partners Host 18th National Drug Takeback on October 26th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

October 26, 2019
… Partners Host 18th National Drug Takeback on October 26th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. October 26, 2019 Los Angeles Contact … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medications from the nation’s homes, where they are vulnerable to …
October 26, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Two Men Sentenced On Meth Charges

March 27, 2018
… 2014, the defendant engaged in the practice of “smurfing,” buying small quantities of pseudoephedrine, at local … process, Fagan engaged in the practice of “smurfing” (buying small quantities) at local pharmacies. The …
March 27, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

San Francisco Man Sentenced To 151 Months For LSD And Ecstasy Trafficking Offenses

April 26, 2013
… ecstasy that was delivered to an undercover DEA agent in a buy-bust operation, and that Mr. Cook was arrested on the day of the buy-bust operation, wearing a backpack containing 630 grams …
April 26, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Conviction & Guilty Plea To Internet Drug Trafficking

January 05, 2017
… included methamphetamine, hydrocodone, marijuana, steroids, cocaine, and other controlled substances. The …
January 05, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

57 People Linked To Drug Trafficking Organizations That Smuggled Narcotics From Mexico In PVC Pipes Charged In Federal Court

August 15, 2013
… To Drug Trafficking Organizations That Smuggled Narcotics From Mexico In PVC Pipes Charged In Federal Court August 15, … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
August 15, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

More Than 18,000 Pounds of Unused Medication Removed From Communities in Five State DEA Omaha Division

May 31, 2024
… More Than 18,000 Pounds of Unused Medication Removed From Communities in Five State DEA Omaha Division May 31, … for a nonmedical purpose obtained that medication from a family member or friend. Since the program’s …
May 31, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Former Honduran National Police Officer Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Import Cocaine into the United States

March 29, 2021
… Division Special Agent in Charge Wendy C. Woolcock and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New … as an attorney to attempt to rise above the law, profiting from the reprehensible criminal activities he helped … During the meeting, Avila Meza led a discussion of how best to rely on the Honduran National Police to secure safe …
March 29, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Laredo Bail Bonds Manager Sent To Prison For Money Laundering

May 10, 2013
… Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Javier Peña and United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced … proceeds. At a lengthy sentencing hearing today, arguments from the defense and prosecution were presented. After … Nevarez in her capacity as regional manager at AA Best Bail Bonds to obtain bond for Ibarra Sr. During these …
May 10, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Rochester Man Charged With Possession And Distribution Of Synthetic Cannabinoids

April 16, 2015
… Rochester Man Charged With Possession And Distribution Of Synthetic Cannabinoids April 16, 2015 … 14, 2015, the defendant sold synthetic cannabinoids out of ‘Best in the West’, a store he operated on Jay St. in … officers on April 14, 2015, as he was headed to Buffalo from Rochester. During a search of the defendant’s vehicle …
April 16, 2015
GENERAL INFORMATION

New England News 2007

July 15, 2021
… 1, 2007 Former Federal Employee Sentenced for Selling Drugs from Work September 27, 2007 Cocaine and Heroin Trafficker … 27, 2007 Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Steroids Over the Internet September 26, 2007 Hartford Man …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

FDA-approved drug Epidiolex placed in schedule V of Controlled Substance Act

September 27, 2018
… to as marijuana).  The CBD in Epidiolex is extracted from the cannabis plant and is the first FDA-approved drug to contain a purified extract from the plant. “DEA will continue to support sound and … interested in bringing patients safe and effective, high quality products.” Marijuana and CBD derived from marijuana …
September 27, 2018
STORY

DEA’s Washington Division Holds Operation Engage Business Roundtable Event

July 23, 2021
… we can, to work together to give local families a better quality of life and businesses places to thrive,” SAC Forget …
July 23, 2021
STORY

DEA Seizes Record-Setting Number of Fentanyl Pills in Albuquerque, New Mexico

May 07, 2025
… fentanyl pill seizure in Albuquerque, NM Money, guns, and drugs seized in Albuquerque In total, 3 million fentanyl … the clock making cases.   The city of Albuquerque may be best known for its stunning sunsets and annual Balloon … blow against the Sinaloa Cartel that removes poison from our streets and protects American citizens from the …
May 07, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces 14th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

October 26, 2017
… opioids in the past 12 months obtained the drug from a friend or relative.  “Disposing of leftover … or other addictive medicines in the house is one of the best ways to prevent a member of your family from becoming a victim of the opioid epidemic,” said Tuggle. …
October 26, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Third Dealer Sentenced In Colorado River Indian Tribes Community Undercover Takedown

February 11, 2011
… at the tribe’s Farms Office in Poston, Ariz. Over three buys, Leivas sold the informant 43.9 grams of “actual” … grams of actual methamphetamine for $1,180 over three drug buys to the same buyer on the Colorado River Indian Tribes …
February 11, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Milla Gangsta Bloods gang member and another man charged with cocaine conspiracy

July 17, 2020
… a.m., a UPS vehicle pulled up and placed a brown package from San Diego, CA next to the side door of the front unit. … pulling over on the eastbound side of Route 33 near the Best Street exit. At the entrance of Route 33 where Fletcher … telephones and a Walmart to Walmart money transfer from the defendant to a family member of the individual …
July 17, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Participating in Community Events for National Night Out

August 03, 2021
… and participating in events like this is one of the best ways we can form relationships and keep area families … National Night Out was established in 1984 with funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the U.S. Department … safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, and more. National Night Out sends …
August 03, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Guatemalan Drug Trafficking Organization that Smuggled Multi-Ton Quantities of Drugs Sentenced to 17.5 Years

January 27, 2023
… Lemus-Lara, aka “Humilde,” a high-level cartel boss from Guatemala, was sentenced in federal court today to 210 … organization that moved multi-ton quantities of cocaine from South America via maritime smuggling routes to … 51, was the head of the organization, and despite the best efforts of the United States to stymie his cocaine …
January 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

October 24, 2017
… SAN DIEGO - This Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time the DEA and its local law … or other addictive medicines in the house is one of the best ways to prevent a member of your family from becoming a victim of the opioid epidemic,” said DEA …
October 24, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces additional regulatory steps to address opioid epidemic

October 23, 2019
… might be vulnerable to diversion for illicit distribution and use.   The proposal published today in the Federal … and necessary changes to DEA’s quota regulations resulting from comprehensive legislation passed by Congress last year … with current manufacturing standards aimed at promoting quality and efficiency, while also ensuring that the country …
October 23, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION

Seattle News 2008

July 15, 2021
… 21, 2008 Seattle Doctor Sentenced To 22 Months For Illegal Steroid Distribution February 20, 2008 Leader of Skagit … State Licensed Nurse Sentenced For Diverting Narcotics From Nursing Home January 28, 2008 Drug Dealer Who Once …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Suspected high-level Guatemalan drug trafficker arraigned in San Diego on charges he moved large quantities of cocaine on the high seas

June 14, 2019
… Estuardo Lemus Lara, a suspected high-level cartel boss from Central America, was arraigned in federal court today … loads via go-fast vessels on the high seas originating from Colombia and Ecuador to Costa Rica and Guatemala. The … of a suspected cartel leader highlights what we do best: leverage all tools across U.S. law enforcement, our …
June 14, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Doctor Allegedly Prescribed Opioids For Dead And Incarcerated People In “pill Mill” Operation; Doctor And Seven Others Arrested And Charged

March 13, 2018
… seven others have been arrested on federal charges stemming from their alleged roles in a conspiracy to possess with the … name of the undercover agent and the tablets were picked up from the pharmacy by defendant Stephen Toney. Hydrocodone is … and abuse. “Patients trust their doctors to give them the best care possible,” said DEA San Diego Acting Special Agent …
March 13, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Trafficking Organization Operating In The San Juan Seaport Indicted For Conspiracy To Import Controlled Substances

October 25, 2013
… the purchase of kilogram quantities of cocaine and heroin from sources in Colombia and Dominican Republic. The drugs … result of a long term investigation led by special agents from Homeland Security (HSI) assigned to the Border Enforcement Security Task (BEST), a Department of Homeland (DHS) initiative to …
October 25, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Culture-based Drug Prevention Tools Now Available to Educators

April 19, 2021
… as part of our broader mission to protect the public from the dangers of substance misuse and the violence … K-12 learning platform. “Extensive research has shown the best way to prevent substance misuse is through intervention …
April 19, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Former Law Enforcement Official Sentenced To 25 Years For Drug Trafficking

December 21, 2016
… the court noted that Mendez had worked with the very best members of the law enforcement community and yet abused … with DEA, Mendez was also profiting by stealing narcotics from the criminals he was supposed to investigate. The court …
December 21, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Media Advisory: DEA To Announce Comprehensive Strategy To Address Heroin, Opioid Abuse, And Violent Crime In Western PA

November 06, 2015
… Frank J. McCartney (215) 861-1974 Event will take place from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 … community and social service organizations that are best positioned to provide long-term help and support for …
November 06, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Washington’s Largest Used Car Dealership Pleads Guilty To Financial Reporting Crimes

October 23, 2013
… Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Agrees to forfeit $1.5 million seized from bank accounts and pay $250,000 fine SEATTLE -  The …   Zein Automobiles, Inc., d/b/a Independence Auto Sales and Best Bet Auto Sales with locations in Lynnwood and Everett, …
October 23, 2013
EVENT

10th Annual Community Drug Awareness Day Conference focuses on opioid addiction

August 02, 2019 05:00 am - August 02, 2019 11:30 am
Community Event
Today, our country’s most pervasive drug threat is the opioid overdose epidemic, which has been spurred on by the nonmedical abuse of prescription pain medications and heroin. This widespread outbreak is devastating and destroying communities throughout our country. It cuts across all demographics and socio-economic classes, including adults and adolescents...
August 02, 2019 05:00 am - August 02, 2019 11:30 am