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Drug Enforcement Administration Recommends Including Conversations on Dangers of Drugs in Back-to-School Routines

August 08, 2024
… Drug Enforcement Administration Recommends Including Conversations … Nebraska are returning to school this month and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division is reminding …
August 08, 2024
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Vermont Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids

June 14, 2024
… Vermont Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Opioids June 14, 2024 New … the conspiracy, Zabriskie and others communicated using email and other electronic platforms to discuss shipping …
June 14, 2024
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DEA and U.S. Attorney’s Office Partner to Promote Fentanyl Awareness in Edina, Minnesota

April 24, 2024
… Edina, Minnesota. EDINA, Minn. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration Omaha Division hosted a Fentanyl …
April 24, 2024
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DEA Encourages Communities to Make Every Day Take Back Day

February 05, 2024
… the DEA Omaha Division. OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has launched a new campaign … that are no longer needed.   “We are truly grateful for the registrants hosting these year-round collection …
February 05, 2024
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 07, 2023
… and expired medications on October 28, at the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, with law enforcement partners collecting 599,897 pounds of unneeded …
November 07, 2023
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DEA Summit Brings Together Families Suffering Tragic Losses from Fentanyl

October 19, 2023
… Agent in Charge Justin King speaks to families gathered for the second annual Family Summit in Minneapolis.  MINNEAPOLIS – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division hosted its …
October 19, 2023
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Mexican National of Orchestrating Fentanyl and Meth Scheme that Sent Narcotics Across U.S.

September 07, 2023
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
September 07, 2023
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DEA Special Agent Paul Seema Remembered in Minnesota

December 05, 2022
… Minnesota. MINNEAPOLIS  – The family of fallen Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Paul S. Seema … day during an undercover operation in Pasadena, California. Seema’s wife Joy and their two sons, Jayson and …
December 05, 2022
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Omaha Division Reaches Rural Community at State Fair and Farm Shows

October 06, 2022
… Iowa. Minnesota State Fair_Landscape.jpg DEA worked a law enforcement booth at the Minnesota State Fair. OMAHA, Neb. – Agents and investigators with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division engaged with …
October 06, 2022
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DEA Reaches Agriculture Community at Farm Progress Show with Important Message About Fentanyl

August 30, 2022
… OMAHA, Neb. – Representatives with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division are engaging … communities we serve by providing potentially lifesaving information to everyone and that includes the farmers and …
August 30, 2022
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DEA Omaha Division Stands with Law Enforcement Partners in Effort to Reduce Violent Crime in Minnesota

August 19, 2022
… DEA Omaha Division Stands with Law Enforcement Partners in Effort to Reduce Violent Crime in Minnesota August 19, 2022 …
August 19, 2022
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DEA Educational Foundation Celebrates Success of First-Ever Lacrosse Clinic

May 16, 2022
… DEA Educational Foundation. Alliance, Neb. -- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Educational Foundation … team in Wyoming taught 14 students the basics of lacrosse for two hours each day beginning March 28. Lacrosse sticks, …
May 16, 2022
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DEA Omaha Division collects 32,713 pounds of unwanted medication at spring Take Back Day event

May 08, 2019
… 27_Pills_B.jpg OMAHA, Neb., – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration collected nearly 469 tons of … record-setting 6,398 sites hosted by more than 5,000 law enforcement partners. In Nebraska, 5,661 pounds of potentially …
May 08, 2019
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DEA And FBI Educating The Community With Documentary Film Addressing Heroin/Prescription Drug Abuse

October 24, 2017
… @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … Diego Division Community Outreach (COS) Yadira Dickey by email at ydickey@fbi.gov. Schools interested in scheduling a …
October 24, 2017
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FBI And DEA Educating The Community With Documentary Film Addressing Heroin/prescription Drug Abuse

September 28, 2017
… @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … Diego Division Community Outreach (COS) Yadira Dickey by email at ydickey@fbi.gov. Schools interested in scheduling a …
September 28, 2017
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Landmarks Across Five State DEA Division Light Red for Red Ribbon Week

October 22, 2021
… Landmarks Across Five State DEA Division Light Red for Red Ribbon Week October 22, 2021 Omaha Contact Info … Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota, will light up red for Red Ribbon Week.  OMAHA, Neb. – The Drug Enforcement …
October 22, 2021
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Man and Woman Involved in Drug Robbery and Murder Sentenced

September 20, 2021
… Iowa -  A Cedar Rapids, Iowa, man and woman responsible for participating in a robbery that led to the murder of … where there are drugs, guns and violence follow,” Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division Special Agent …
September 20, 2021
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Las Vegas Real Estate Broker Arrested On Money Laundering Charges

July 02, 2018
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Southern California Do you know someone who has been affected by the loss … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
July 02, 2018
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DEA Los Angeles announces new opioid and overdose prevention efforts as part of DEA 360 Strategy

December 18, 2018
… Los Angeles announces new opioid and overdose prevention efforts as part of DEA 360 Strategy December 18, 2018 Los … About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
December 18, 2018
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DEA and Local Partners Host 18th National Drug Takeback on October 26th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

October 26, 2019
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Southern California Do you know someone who has been affected by the loss … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
October 26, 2019
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Omaha DEA announces successful month in drug enforcement

August 09, 2018
… Omaha DEA announces successful month in drug enforcement August 09, 2018 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us … of prison sentences of almost two decades in federal prison for methamphetamine traffickers, and charges with potential prison time of two decades or more for heroin traffickers. “These past few weeks have been …
August 09, 2018
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DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents Are Stealing Identities, Money

March 03, 2021
… OMAHA, Neb. – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning the public of a … an attempt to extort money or steal personal identifiable information. A new public service announcement aims to raise … that DEA will never call demanding money or asking for personal information. There are variations in the false …
March 03, 2021
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Red Ribbon Week kicks off Friday as DEA remembers fallen agent and promotes drug education in communities

October 22, 2020
… light up red to show support OMAHA, Nebraska— The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is kicking off Red Ribbon … Communities across the nation are encouraged to Go Red for Red Ribbon by lighting up classrooms, offices, libraries … red balloons and decorations.  Participants can post Go Red for Red Ribbon photos on social media using the hashtags …
October 22, 2020
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Nebraska Commercial Interdiction Unit receives regional award

February 12, 2019
… Unit, made up of Omaha Division United States Drug Enforcement Administration agents, Nebraska State Patrol … Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Outstanding Interdiction Effort Award by HIDTA Executive Director Jeffrey Stamm in the … Interdiction Unit is a prime example of how law enforcement agencies from the federal, state and local level …
February 12, 2019
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Omaha Division Special Agent Carlos Lavastida awarded Enrique S. Camarena Award

December 20, 2018
… Special Agent Carlos Lavastida and US Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa Marc Krickbaum.JPG OMAHA, … – DEA Special Agent Carlos Lavastida is one of three law enforcement officers from Iowa presented with the Enrique S. …
December 20, 2018
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Three Orange County Men Face Federal Narcotics Charges That Allege Distribution Of Counterfeit Opioid Pills Containing Fentanyl

April 05, 2018
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Southern California Do you know someone who has been affected by the loss … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
April 05, 2018
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Two Mexican Citizens Face Mandatory Life In Federal Prison After Jury Convicts Them On Federal Charges Related To May 2013 Murder Of A Southlake, Texas, Man

May 23, 2016
… Division X Account @DEADallasDiv Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma … DallasCommunityOutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Texas Fort Worth - (817) 639-2000 Lubbock - (806) 798-7189 Tyler - … father’s murder. The defendants exchanged information via email to locate Mr. Chapa - exchanging personal information …
May 23, 2016
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Glendora Doctor Pleads Guilty To Distributing Addictive Painkillers And Transferring Proceeds To An Off-Shore Bank Account

February 04, 2016
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Southern California Do you know someone who has been affected by the loss … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
February 04, 2016
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Former Baggage Handlers At LAX Arrested On Federal Drug Charges For Allegedly Using Credentials To Bring Cocaine Past Security

April 04, 2016
… Former Baggage Handlers At LAX Arrested On Federal Drug Charges For Allegedly Using Credentials To Bring Cocaine Past … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
April 04, 2016
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Los Angeles Man Arrested On Federal Charges Of Attempting To Smuggle Heroin Wrapped In Christmas Paper Through LAX

December 22, 2016
… About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Southern California Do you know someone who has been affected by the loss … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark …
December 22, 2016