PRESS RELEASE

Tracy Man, International Cocaine Broker, Pleads Guilty

… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San … Outreach: Akilah Johnson 571-387-5018 Division Contacts California Bakersfield - (661) 396-3736 Fresno - (559) 487-5402 …
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San Diego Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Supplying Fentanyl that Resulted in Deaths of Two in North Park

… 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 … Sandoval Divsersion.SAN@dea.gov Division Contacts California Carlsbad - (760) 268-5700 Imperial County - (760) …
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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

Portland Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl

… Portland Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl April 03, … Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison Thursday for his role in an interstate drug trafficking organization. …
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Brothers From Mexico Sentenced to Prison for Multi-Year Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… Brothers From Mexico Sentenced to Prison for Multi-Year Drug Distribution Conspiracy March 06, 2026 … Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … following a drug trafficking investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Seattle Field Division.  The …
PRESS RELEASE

Members of Tacoma Street Gang are Indicted for Drug and Gun Trafficking

… Members of Tacoma Street Gang are Indicted for Drug and Gun Trafficking February 06, 2026 Seattle … Oregon Bend - (541) 385-8798 Eugene - (541) 465-6861 Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - … Investigation Seattle Press Conference.jpg SEATTLE– Law enforcement fanned out to some 17 locations in Washington, …
STORY

DEA Celebrates 45 Years

July 10, 2018
… and analysts in maintaining DEA’s leadership as the most effective drug law enforcement organization in the … successes include the capture and conviction of some of the most notorious and dangerous criminals in the world; … professional community DEA is often considered to be the most respected and capable drug law enforcement organization …
July 10, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

15-Year Prison Sentence for Deadly Drug Deal that Killed Two People

… 15-Year Prison Sentence for Deadly Drug Deal that Killed Two People June 27, 2025 … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Safely Disposes 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medication on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … 305 locations Disposed pills- DEA Take Back The Drug Enforcement Administration- 28th National Prescription Drug …
PRESS RELEASE

Upper Marlboro Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Heroin and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

… Marlboro Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Heroin and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy April 20, … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Upper Marlboro Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to federal charges for conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine, illegally …
PRESS RELEASE

29 Alleged Penn North Drug Dealers Facing Federal Indictments

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …  – A 10-month investigation by the Baltimore OCDETF Strike Force into violence and drug dealing in the area of … six federal indictments charging a total of 29 defendants for conspiracy, drug distribution, and firearms charges.  …
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Maryland MS-13 program leader pleads guilty

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … announced by Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington Field Division, Scott W. Hoernke; United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Robert K. Hur; Assistant …
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian Drug Kingpin Charged With Smuggling 35 Pounds Of Heroin Destined For New York In Freight Containers

… Kingpin Charged With Smuggling 35 Pounds Of Heroin Destined For New York In Freight Containers March 07, 2013 New York … R. Crowell, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York (DEA), Bridget G. … traffickers ran their business on principals similar to an online commerce company; one - place an order, two- fill the …
PRESS RELEASE

Four Charged In Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … criminal complaint has been filed charging four individuals for a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute … by Special Agent in Charge Karl C. Colder of the Drug Enforcement Administration - Washington Field Division; United …
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16 Defendants Charged In A Commercial Burglary Ring And Drug Conspiracy

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Assistant Special Agent in Charge Gary Tuggle of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Baltimore District Office; United … the Baltimore area is a growing problem, and today’s law enforcement action is evidence that DEA, along with our …
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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...
LANDING PAGE

Partner Toolbox

January 30, 2026
… Release DEA Public Alert DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies DEA Reveals Criminal Drug Networks Are …
January 30, 2026
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
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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...
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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...
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division Seizes Record Fentanyl Pills and Methamphetamine in 2025

… DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division (RMFD) shattered records for fentanyl pill and methamphetamine seizures in 2025. Last … in Charge David Olesky. “DEA’s priorities continue to be enforcing our country’s drug laws, keeping the public safe, … and we will continue to dismantle the networks responsible for poisoning and killing people in our communities,” Olesky …
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Arizona Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute 5 Kilograms of Fentanyl

… Arizona Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute 5 Kilograms of Fentanyl May 05, … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … x2242 NEWARK, N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Susan A. …
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Massachusetts man charged with conspiracy to distribute heroin

… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … N.J. – Special Agent in Charge of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division, Susan A. Gibson, and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Craig Carpenito, announced a …
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Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 45 Months Imprisonment for Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

… Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 45 Months Imprisonment for Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy March 13, 2023 New … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
PRESS RELEASE

Winooski Woman Charged with Distribution of Methamphetamine

… to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get …
PRESS RELEASE

Tonawanda man sentenced for distributing fentanyl

… Tonawanda man sentenced for distributing fentanyl March 21, 2019 New York Contact … Agent in Charge Ray Donovan of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration's New York Division and U.S. … and April 18, 2017, McDowell sold heroin to confidential sources on multiple occasions.      Today’s sentencing is …
PRESS RELEASE

Tonawanda cocaine dealer sentenced to 36 months

… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … in Charge Keith Kruskall, New York Division, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and U.S. Attorney James P. … sold cocaine to a confidential source working with law enforcement officers. On Jan. 5, 2017, a search warrant was …
DRUG FACT SHEET
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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
GENERAL INFORMATION

Diversion Investigator Careers

January 22, 2025
… series position within the DEA. Diversion Investigators enforce the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the Chemical … experience that demonstrates the following: Ability to perform investigative work Ability to gather data from multiple sources Ability to research and analyze data Ability to …
January 22, 2025