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Chicago Man Indicted On Heroin Charge

July 08, 2011
Chicago Man Indicted On Heroin Charge July 08, 2011 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 317 South 16th Street …
July 08, 2011
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Marion Man Pleads Guilty To Crack Cocaine Conspiracy

July 11, 2011
Marion Man Pleads Guilty To Crack Cocaine Conspiracy July 11, 2011 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 317 …
July 11, 2011
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Jasper County Pharmacist Sentenced For Illegal Distribution Of Controlled Substances

September 12, 2011
Jasper County Pharmacist Sentenced For Illegal Distribution Of Controlled Substances September 12, 2011 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk …
September 12, 2011
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Missouri Man Pleads Guilty To Use Of Cell Phone In Aid Of Controlled Substance Offense

August 24, 2012
Missouri Man Pleads Guilty To Use Of Cell Phone In Aid Of Controlled Substance Offense August 24, 2012 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to …
August 24, 2012
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Madison Man Sentenced For Crack Cocaine Distribution

September 05, 2012
Madison Man Sentenced For Crack Cocaine Distribution September 05, 2012 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
September 05, 2012
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Man Charged With Methamphetamine Possession Following Traffic Stop

September 10, 2012
Man Charged With Methamphetamine Possession Following Traffic Stop September 10, 2012 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
September 10, 2012
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Sparta Woman Faces Five Years In Prison For “Meth” Case

September 14, 2012
Sparta Woman Faces Five Years In Prison For “Meth” Case September 14, 2012 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
September 14, 2012
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East St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty To Crack Cocaine Offense

September 17, 2012
East St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty To Crack Cocaine Offense September 17, 2012 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
September 17, 2012
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Jackson County Man Sentenced For Methamphetamine Conspiracy

January 24, 2014
Jackson County Man Sentenced For Methamphetamine Conspiracy January 24, 2014 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
January 24, 2014
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Mexican National Sentenced For Meth, Illegal Reentry

January 28, 2015
Mexican National Sentenced For Meth, Illegal Reentry January 28, 2015 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 317 …
January 28, 2015
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Two Illinois Women Sentenced On Charges For Illegally Obtaining Controlled Substances By Fraud

January 29, 2015
Two Illinois Women Sentenced On Charges For Illegally Obtaining Controlled Substances By Fraud January 29, 2015 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 …
January 29, 2015
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Murphysboro Resident Sentenced For Methamphetamine And Crack Cocaine Offenses

February 19, 2015
Murphysboro Resident Sentenced For Methamphetamine And Crack Cocaine Offenses February 19, 2015 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a …
February 19, 2015
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Carbondale Resident Sentenced On Methamphetamine Offense

February 19, 2015
Carbondale Resident Sentenced On Methamphetamine Offense February 19, 2015 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
February 19, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Farmer Branch Man Sentenced To Serve A Total Of 128 Months In Federal Prison On Drug Charges

February 12, 2018
… agents and the one kilogram of heroin was seized from his vehicle. According to the plea agreement factual …
February 12, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Department of Justice announces regulatory steps to address opioid epidemic

July 11, 2018
… drug threat environment, and protect the American people from potentially addictive drugs while ensuring that the … it will help us stop and even prevent diversion from taking place. The American people can be confident that we are now better equipped to protect them from dangerous drugs and that this rule brings us one step …
July 11, 2018
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Digital Health Company Cofounder/CEO and Clinical President Convicted in $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme

November 19, 2025
… Digital Health Company Cofounder/CEO and Clinical President Convicted in $100M Adderall … The actions of Ruthia He and David Brody are no different from those of a modern-day drug trafficker; individuals who … clinical interaction for years based on an auto-generated email sent each month requesting additional prescriptions. …
November 19, 2025
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Seven Arrested In El Paso On Federal Drug Trafficking/Firearms Charges

September 28, 2012
… in conspiracies to distribute marijuana and cocaine from Mexico in New Mexico, Colorado, Wisconsin, Indiana, … bulk quantities of marijuana and quantities of cocaine from Mexico to New Mexico, Colorado, Wisconsin, Indiana and … also seeks forfeiture of property and proceeds derived from or involved in the defendants’ illegal activities. The …
September 28, 2012
GENERAL INFORMATION

Community Outreach

March 28, 2025
… DEA's Community Outreach Section DEA’s primary mission and responsibility as a law enforcement agency is to enforce … it’s vitally important that youth and young adults refrain from drug use as this use will affect brain development. … the Community Outreach Section at 202-307-7936 or by e-mail at Community.Outreach@usdoj.gov . …
March 28, 2025
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Recruitment
August 16, 2018 - August 17, 2018
August 16, 2018 - August 17, 2018

DEA Special Agent Applicant Orientation

6:00 AM - 2:00 AM (EDT)
Louisville, KY
To attend a Special Agent Applicant orientation session, you must email your contact information to LouisvilleSpecialAgentRecruiter@USDOJ.Gov to confirm your reservation since seating will be limited.
PRESS RELEASE

Rewards Offered for Capture of Three Former Venezuelan Officials Charged in Miami Federal Court with Drug Trafficking and Other Crimes

September 29, 2020
… Charged in Miami Federal Court with Drug Trafficking and Other Crimes September 29, 2020 Martin Olivares … by delaying and preventing Marin Zamora’s extradition from Venezuela to the United States.  According to … capture, arrest, and/or conviction of these fugitives can email the DEA at CartelSolesTips@usdoj.gov , or message the …
September 29, 2020
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Community Event
October 04, 2021
October 04, 2021

Virtual Townhall Meeting

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
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Operation Engage Philadelphia, along with other local organizations, is hosting a local townhall meeting with members of the faith community. Topic of discussion: Strengthening Faith-Communities' Partnership in Drug Prevention and Community Wellness. Speakers include Henry Lozano, a grassroots organizer, and Dr. Katrina Wyche, who has been in the substance abuse...
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

October 22, 2025
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.    At nearly 4,000 collection sites … the DEA’s National Take Back Day to lessen community risk from drug abuse and keep Americans safe!”   “DEA’s National … our shared commitment to protecting the American people from drug-related harm,” said DEA Administrator Terrance …
October 22, 2025
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U.S. Attorney's Office, DEA and HSI Announce Charges Against Fourteen Individuals in Major Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

November 07, 2024
… U.S. Attorney's Office, DEA and HSI Announce Charges Against Fourteen Individuals in … Engage Albuquerque Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … agent. On November 6, 2024, DEA and HSI, with support from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and …
November 07, 2024
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Multi-Agency Investigation Dismantles Lea County-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

August 02, 2017
… they imported methamphetamine and cocaine into Lea County from Mexico through Arizona.  The charges are the result of … Mexico and the Lea County Drug Task Force with assistance from the Lea County Sheriff’s Office and the Hobbs Police … The Lea County Drug Task Force is comprised of officers from the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, Hobbs Police …
August 02, 2017
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Guatemalan Drug Smuggler Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison

December 18, 2013
… jury. Specifically, the jury found that Hernandez-Preciado, from a date unknown to the date of the (September 22, 2011), … organized a series of maritime cocaine smuggling shipments from Ecuador to Guatemala.  One in particular was on May 19, … as well as communications from Hernandez-Preciado's email account obtained from a search warrant. This case was …
December 18, 2013
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Wichita

April 29, 2025
… Engage Wichita has moved to Kansas City Welcome Letter from Greg Anderson, Resident Agent in Charge of the Wichita Resident … 24-31 – Red Ribbon Week Connect With Us!     Sign up for email updates about Wichita's Operation Engage Initiative.   …
April 29, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Multi-Agency Enforcement Operation In New Mexico Significant Part Of Nationwide Synthetic Drug Takedown

June 27, 2013
… Engage Albuquerque Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Spice and 15 pounds of bulk Spice, more than $1.2 million from bank accounts, more than $135,000 in cash, 18 vehicles …
June 27, 2013
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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Will Take Place From 10 A.m. -2 P.m. On Saturday, September 26th

September 24, 2015
… National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Will Take Place From 10 A.m. -2 P.m. On Saturday, September 26th September … Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place September 26th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. local time. As with the previous nine …
September 24, 2015
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Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operator Mauricio Sanchez-Garza Extradited From Mexico To Face Federal Charges In San Antonio Sanchez Faces Money Laundering And Extortion Charges Related To A Hollywood Screenplay

July 26, 2016
… Sinaloa Cartel Operator Mauricio Sanchez-Garza Extradited From Mexico To Face Federal Charges In San Antonio Sanchez Faces Money Laundering And Extortion Charges Related To A Hollywood Screenplay July …
July 26, 2016
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White Plains Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic PCP

August 19, 2025
White Plains Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic PCP August 19, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
August 19, 2025