PRESS RELEASE

Six ELN members and associates charged with narco-terrorism and international cocaine distribution conspiracy

September 21, 2020
… Nacional aka ELN), a paramilitary group designated as a foreign terrorist organization, have been taken into … asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips online at www.fbi.gov/tips A federal grand jury in Houston …
September 21, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Leaders Of Rice Drug Gang Face Decades In Prison For Convictions On Racketeering And Drug Conspiracy Charges

October 18, 2006
… Leaders Of Rice Drug Gang Face Decades In Prison For Convictions On Racketeering And Drug Conspiracy Charges … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
October 18, 2006
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Acting Administrator makes first visit to Panama

December 09, 2020
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Panama_4.jpg AA Shea in Panama_6.jpg WASHINGTON -  Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Timothy Shea …
December 09, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

BGF Leaders Plead Guilty To Participating In A Racketeering Conspiracy

May 02, 2011
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … April 29, 2011. "These convictions are an enormous success for law enforcement and the citizens of Maryland," stated Drug …
May 02, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Mitchellville Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Conspiracies

December 02, 2014
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … 571-362-2476 WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Must forfeit $108 million in cash, jewelry and luxury automobiles as part of his plea GREENBELT, Md. - Ishmael Ford-Bey, age 40, of Mitchellville, Maryland, pleaded guilty …
December 02, 2014
EVENT
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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

San Diego Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Supplying Fentanyl that Resulted in Deaths of Two in North Park

November 17, 2025
… San Diego Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Supplying Fentanyl that Resulted in Deaths of Two in … @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … Diego was sentenced in federal court to 18 years in prison for supplying the fentanyl that caused the fatal overdoses …
November 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Takedown of Drug Trafficking Operation in the Capital Region

November 17, 2021
… Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 54 Individuals Indicted for Roles in Distributing Heroin, Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, … Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Warren counties sourced from New York City dealers. The year-long … The investigation also revealed that Nichols had various sources of supply for the methamphetamine and narcotics that …
November 17, 2021
EVENT
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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...
STORY

The Washington Division Takes Community Engagement Virtual

March 05, 2021
… knowledge and prevention, during a time when they need it most,” said a local Northern Virginia coalition member. The … overdoses we are seeing across the area. “Many of our most vulnerable communities are the ones that need our help the most,” said Forget.  “We are working hard to target these …
March 05, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

Contact DEA FOIA

March 28, 2025
… call our Requester Service Center at (571) 776-2300 or via e-mail at  DEA.FOIA@dea.gov . You may also contact us by mail. Our address is: Drug Enforcement Administration Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Unit 8701 Morrissette Drive …
March 28, 2025
EVENT
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Community Event
May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021

Operation Engage Local Stakeholder Meeting

5:00 AM - 7:30 AM (EDT)
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Join the DEA Washington Division as we host a new series of local stakeholder meetings, under Operation Engage (#OpEngageDMV), to facilitate better partnerships in the Washington D.C. and Prince Georges County, Maryland areas. These local stakeholder meetings are open to local public health, law enforcement, public safety, prevention, and other...
EVENT
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Recruitment
April 18, 2019
April 18, 2019

DEA Recruiting Event at the University of South Dakota

3:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
Vermillion, SD
A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division recruiter will be available to answer questions and take resumes, Thursday, April 18, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the University of South Dakota (Vermillion, S.D.) Careers in Military and Criminal Justice event. The event will be held in the Muenster University Center Ballroom...
STORY

DEA Asheville Post of Duty Engages in First-Ever Major Takedown on Indian Reservation

March 29, 2019
Heroin Fentanyl Methamphetamine Marijuana (Cannabis)
… Police Department and several other state and local law enforcement partners assigned to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force,  conducted a multi-state round up involving the … Weir DTO was the crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and heroin source of supply for numerous lower level traffickers in …
March 29, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Aims For Record Removal Of Unused Pills Through Its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative

April 24, 2018
… DEA Aims For Record Removal Of Unused Pills Through Its National … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … at 14 previous events over the past 8 years, the Drug Enforcement Administration and its national, tribal, and …
April 24, 2018
DOCUMENT

The Illegal Drug Threat in Wisconsin

March 25, 2025
Publication
… in Wisconsin Publication Intelligence March 25, 2025 The most significant drug-related threat to Wisconsin is posed … and quantities produced are very low. Mexican DTOs control most of the wholesale transportation, distribution, and bulk … organized street gangs control street-level distribution of most drugs. The violence associated with many of these …
March 25, 2025
EVENT
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Community Event
July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021

Operation Engage Local Stakeholder Meeting

5:00 AM - 7:30 AM (EDT)
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Join the DEA Washington Division as we host a new series of local stakeholder meetings, under Operation Engage (#OpEngageDMV), to facilitate better partnerships in the Washington D.C. and Prince Georges County, Maryland areas. These local stakeholder meetings are open to local public health, law enforcement, public safety, prevention, and other...
EVENT
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Community Event
September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021

Operation Engage Local Stakeholder Meeting

5:00 AM - 7:30 AM (EDT)
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Join the DEA Washington Division as we host a new series of local stakeholder meetings, under Operation Engage (#OpEngageDMV), to facilitate better partnerships in the Washington D.C. and Prince Georges County, Maryland areas. These local stakeholder meetings are open to local public health, law enforcement, public safety, prevention, and other...
EVENT
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Community Event
March 23, 2021
March 23, 2021

Operation Engage Local Stakeholder Meeting

5:00 AM - 7:30 AM (EDT)
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Join the DEA Washington Division as we host a new series of local stakeholder meetings, under Operation Engage (#OpEngageDMV), to facilitate better partnerships in the Washington D.C. and Prince Georges County, Maryland areas. These local stakeholder meetings are open to local public health, law enforcement, public safety, prevention, and other...
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Causing Fentanyl Overdose Death

November 15, 2023
… Western District of Texas made the announcement. The Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating the case. …
November 15, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Albuquerque Accepting Applications for Citizen’s Academy

July 10, 2023
… DEA Albuquerque Accepting Applications for Citizen’s Academy July 10, 2023 El Paso Contact Info … of DEA’s mission and community awareness of the law enforcement and drug demand reduction efforts. Six 3-hour …
July 10, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 14 years in Federal Prison

March 03, 2023
… and Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Cruz … in Indianapolis, Indiana and was personally responsible for at least 30,000 kilograms, but less than 90,000 …
March 03, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Marijuana Possession

August 29, 2022
… Mexican National Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Marijuana Possession August 29, 2022 El Paso Contact … national was sentenced last week to 108 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. …
August 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

April 21, 2020
… at home due to the nationwide health crisis, the Drug Enforcement Administration is asking Americans to keep … the 2020 Spring Take Back Day, originally scheduled for April 25, 2020. DEA will reschedule Take Back day for a date shortly after the health crisis recedes and …
April 21, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Carlsbad man sentenced to 20 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking

September 17, 2020
… Carlsbad man sentenced to 20 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking September 17, 2020 El Paso … his vehicle came to a stop due to a shredded tire. Law enforcement were able to recover the bundles of …
September 17, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Man from Zuni, New Mexico sentenced to federal prison

April 15, 2020
… Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Sentenced for methamphetamine possession with intent to distribute … federal court in Albuquerque today to four years in prison for possession with the intent to distribute 10 pounds of … actually an undercover federal agent who arrested Laweka before completing the transaction.    The Drug Enforcement …
April 15, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Man from Albuquerque pleads guilty to federal drug and firearm possession charges

February 07, 2020
… in possession of a firearm A grand jury indicted Maestas for these offenses on June 27, 2019.  In his plea agreement, … of heroin, and 48 grams of Methamphetamine. Maestas was forbidden from possessing any firearms at the time of these … investigated this case with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Albuquerque Police Department, New …
February 07, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Federal jury convicts Colorado man of transporting kilograms of methamphetamine through Albuquerque by bus

March 24, 2019
…   The Albuquerque office of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration investigated the case.  Assistant …
March 24, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Woman facing federal drug trafficking charge arising

April 18, 2019
… an interdiction investigation in Albuquerque.   The penalty for a conviction on the offense charged in the criminal …
April 18, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Carlsbad Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

May 24, 2022
… Carlsbad Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking May 24, 2022 El Paso Contact Info … sentenced in federal court today to nine years in prison for one count of possession with intent to distribute more …
May 24, 2022