PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces “360 Strategy” in the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts to address fentanyl, heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime

September 19, 2019
… to address fentanyl, heroin, prescription drugs and violent crime September 19, 2019 New England Contact … heroin and prescription drugs, and the violence that stems from these illicit drug trades,” said Special Agent in … most effective by introducing community partners, who are best-positioned to intervene and provide resources to drug …
September 19, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Loudoun County To Host DEA Exhibit

December 22, 2015
… in a simulated MRI machine and view real wreckage from a drug-related car accident. A portion of Drugs: Costs … impact drugs can have on our society and how we can best address this problem at all levels,” Sheriff Chapman … stakeholders in Loudoun County to address this issue from a variety of angles, and am honored to be a co-sponsor …
December 22, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Extradited from Brazil

November 12, 2021
… Mexican National Extradited from Brazil November 12, 2021 Headquarters Contact Info … Charge Washington, D.C. - A Mexican national was extradited from Brazil to the United States on Nov. 10 to face … more than five kilograms of cocaine into the United States from a foreign country. According to court documents, …
November 12, 2021
STORY

Keeping Area Families Safe This Summer

July 16, 2021
Fentanyl
… 16, 2021 Deadly synthetic opioid found in counterfeit pills and street drugs Just this past week, three people in … school daughter and athlete, died just this week from a fentanyl overdose, only a few miles away. Both fell … keep our area residents and families safe.” How to help The best thing you can do is arm yourself with knowledge. Learn …
July 16, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Settlement with Morris & Dickson Co., LLC

February 07, 2024
… in the future,” said DEA spokesperson Katherine Pfaff. From January 2014 until April 2018, the company shipped … a suspicious order monitoring system “consistent with best practices for compliance,” and adequately resolve red …
February 07, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Spokane Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

September 16, 2022
… Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … team, who protect our community by removing dangerous drugs from our neighborhoods.” The case was investigated by the … AUSA, I have the privilege of working closely with some the best law enforcement agents and officers in the United …
September 16, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

15th Annual Red Ribbon Luncheon

October 14, 2015
… Kelly McKay Recruiter Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter … at the luncheon - : The Debi Nixon Education Award - is bestowed to an individual who works in the field of … drugs through prevention and education programs. Each year from October 23rd to October 31st thousands of schools, …
October 14, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Seizure Of Additional $28 Million Worth Of Bitcoins Belonging To Ross William Ulbricht, Alleged Owner And Operator Of “Silk Road” Website

October 25, 2013
… Bitcoins Belonging To Ross William Ulbricht, Alleged Owner And Operator Of “Silk Road” Website October 25, 2013 New … Road,” a hidden website designed to enable its users to buy and sell illegal drugs and other unlawful goods and … at our doorsteps nationwide. 200,000 people die annually from drug abuse throughout the world, and our investigators …
October 25, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 108 Months for Cocaine Trafficking and Gun Crimes

March 24, 2022
… supplying cocaine to McClinton, negotiating lower costs from a source-of-supply, improving the quality of the cocaine, and recruiting additional customers in Dane County. The conspiracy took place from September through December 2020, and resulted in …
March 24, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Former Bakersfield Detective Sentenced To Five Years

October 03, 2016
… criminal activity. During this time, Diaz received bribes from the informant in return for intelligence on law enforcement activities as well as protection from investigation and arrest. In addition to accepting … for their actions and we will continue to provide quality service to our community. We appreciate the support …
October 03, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Over 40 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized from Drug Mill Six Blocks Away from Bronx Daycare

September 29, 2023
… Over 40 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized from Drug Mill Six Blocks Away from Bronx Daycare September … offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County …
September 29, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Cocaine Distributor From Hayward Sentenced

February 09, 2017
… Cocaine Distributor From Hayward Sentenced February 09, 2017 San Francisco … officer. The officer seized more than $10,000 in cash from Lawson and found packaging in the trunk of the car for …
February 09, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Sixteen Charged in Takedown of Drug Trafficking Network

April 17, 2025
… exposed a criminal network that peddled poison from coast to coast. Law enforcement put their collective … where there’s money, there’s a trail, and IRS-CI is the best in the world at finding and following those trails.  We … and launder the proceeds of the drug trafficking enterprise from other states, including Colorado, Minnesota and …
April 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA New Jersey to take part in Newark/Philadelphia Regional Medicare Fraud Strike Force

August 13, 2018
… Suspicious Pharmaceutical Activities: (973)776-1172 Towanda Thorne-James Special Agent In Charge View Towanda … the American people.”  “New Jersey is home to some of the best healthcare facilities and most successful … try to defraud the health care system or try to profit from the misery of people battling addiction to opioids. …
August 13, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Insys Regional Manager Pleads Guilty To Kickback Conspiracy

July 13, 2017
… then would receive an honorarium ranging typically ranging from $1,600.00 to $3,000.00.  As part of her plea, Hill … management practice, including receiving illegal kickbacks from Insys.  During that trial, former Insys sales … the advice and prescriptions they are given are for their best health, not the financial gain of others.”   Acting …
July 13, 2017
GENERAL INFORMATION

Forensic Sciences Careers

January 22, 2025
… provide scientific support to DEA Special Agents and other law enforcement personnel. Forensic Sciences … Administration’s Office of Forensic Sciences is to provide quality scientific, technical and administrative support to … trafficking.   DEA recruits and hires Forensic Chemists from all levels of experience from recent college graduates …
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Avalanche

April 07, 2017
… McClung and physician’s assistant Juan Cabezas, broke off from Feygin’s practice in 2013 and formed PM Medical P.C. While PM Medical operated independently from Feygin, medical practitioners and staff engaged in the … a former New York State Assemblyman affiliated with Quality Laboratory Services in Sheepshead Bay. Brook-Krasny …
April 07, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Ibrar A. Mian Named Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Washington Division

March 03, 2025
… Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia are safe from the violence and deadly destruction perpetrated by drug … commercial, and scientific needs, and 5. Provide the best tools and resources to efficiently manage operations …
March 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Operation Tackles Gang And Gun Violence In Palm Beach

July 28, 2011
… used undercover agents to purchase guns and drugs from violent and repeat offenders. Operation Smoking Gun II … charges against almost 100 individuals who will be removed from our streets. This will have a direct positive effect on … years. Criminal enterprise is an ongoing problem that is best addressed by initiatives such as “Smoking Gun.” This …
July 28, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

The DEA deploys “360 Strategy” in Northern Arizona’s Yavapai-Apache Nation to address heroin, prescription drug abuse and violent crime in the area

October 22, 2019
… efforts and collaborations, the goal is to provide the best supportive measures for building lasting drug-free …
October 22, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Investigation Targets Prison Gang; 45 Defendants Indicted In Racketeering Case

May 30, 2013
… in the 17th Judicial District.” “Law enforcement is at its best when we collaborate,” Young said. “I would like to …
May 30, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA To Sponsor Off-Script Play For Valley High School As Part Of The 360 Strategy To Address Prescription Opioid And Heroin Abuse

April 18, 2016
… community and social service organizations that are best positioned to provide long-term help and support for …
April 18, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Heroin Dealer Exiled To 13 Years In Prison

June 25, 2013
… Field Division. “This is drug interdiction at its best. Quick and effective cooperation between our law …
June 25, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

California Cocaine Courier Sentenced To Five Years In Prison

May 13, 2014
… Chief William McMahon. “This is drug interdiction at its best. Mr. Nunez was caught bringing into Maryland a …
May 13, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Distribution Takedowns in Seattle Area Result in 18 Arrests and More Than 3.4 Million Lethal Doses of Fentanyl Seized

November 20, 2025
… Distribution Takedowns in Seattle Area Result in 18 Arrests and More Than 3.4 Million Lethal Doses of Fentanyl Seized … Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … David F. Reames Domestic Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington Additional Division Info Community Outreach …
November 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Deli employee arrested for selling controlled substances near two Hamburg schools

January 09, 2020
… offices located in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Plattsburgh, Rochester, Syracuse and Westchester County … as selling hydrocodone, a Schedule II Controlled Substance, from inside Bayview Deli on Bayview Road in Hamburg. The … reinforced student safety and significantly increased the quality of life in the town of Hamburg. I applaud the law …
January 09, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Two Lawrence Massachusetts men sentenced for participating in fentanyl conspiracy

April 18, 2019
… Julio Saldana, and others to sell fentanyl to customers from various New England States, including New Hampshire.  … officers recovered approximately 160 grams of fentanyl from his pocket.    Guerrero and Saldana both previously …   “Fentanyl trafficking has had a terrible impact on the quality of life for many New Hampshire citizens,” said U.S. …
April 18, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Three Additional Members of Heroin Drug Trafficking Organization Plead Guilty

May 30, 2018
… officer (“UC”) purchased approximately 111 grams of heroin from Cary Mitchelle Vargas-Delgado, Harold Omar … speaking in Spanish, discussed with the UC the high quality of the heroin and that it was “uncut.” She said that … of ammunition. Some of the firearms were recovered from secret compartments that had been custom built into …
May 30, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Two Afghan heroin traffickers sentenced in Manhattan federal court for conspiring to import heroin into the United States

September 18, 2018
… quantities of heroin – in the range of 1,000 kilograms – from Afghanistan into the United States.  In August 2014, … he was interested in supplying large quantities of high-quality heroin for importation into the United States, where … that Lajaward and Said would share in the profits generated from the sale of the heroin in the United States.  Said also …
September 18, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Puerto Rican Drug Lord And His Brother Convicted Of Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute Controlled Substances

April 26, 2011
… of narcotics to Puerto Rico; the transshipment of narcotics from Puerto Rico to several eastern seaboard states, … of Puerto Rico, as long as the narcotics had been purchased from him. Luis X. Cruz-Vázquez, Ayala-Vázquez’ brother, was … violent drug trafficking organizations who undermine the quality of life in Puerto Rico, and intimidate and hold …
April 26, 2011