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Terrance C. Cole Sworn in as Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

… C. Cole Sworn in as Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration July 25, 2025 Headquarters Contact … public servant who has spent more than 31 years in law enforcement, 22 of which were at DEA fighting the drug cartels … of fentanyl. Reducing Drug-Fueled Violence in America’s most affected cities through expanded partnerships with …
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José Adolfo “Fito” Macías Villamar Faces International Drug and Weapon Charges Following His Extradition to the United States

… federal court in the Eastern District of New York on Monday for crimes allegedly committed as the leader of the Los … in Ecuador, Los Choneros is believed to be responsible for significant drug trafficking into the United States, … Villamar was the principal leader of Los Choneros, the most violent and powerful transnational criminal …
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DEA’s National Take Back Day is THIS Saturday!

… - 571-324-7218 Yuma - 571-324-7324 Phoenix, AZ – The Drug Enforcement Administration, in coordination with more than … oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine are among the most frequently misused prescription pain medications.  In …
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Drug Seizure Provides Local K-9s with Great Training Opportunity

… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Miles D. Aley Special Agent In Charge View … us to have this exposure is a lifetime opportunity that most handlers will never experience,” said Loney, a K-9 …
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Member of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Racketeering Involving Drug and Firearms Trafficking

… of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Racketeering Involving Drug and Firearms Trafficking … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, …
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Mexican National Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Distribute Kilograms of Fentanyl and Cocaine and Launder Proceeds

… Mexican National Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Distribute Kilograms of Fentanyl … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, …
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Drug Supplier From New Hampshire Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison For Multi-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… From New Hampshire Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison For Multi-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy April 06, 2025 … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, …
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

… to reduce opioid addiction NEWARK, N.J. – The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 22nd National … in the 12-month period ending November 2021, marking the most drug-related deaths ever recorded, with opioid-related …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… @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) … at nearly 6,000 sites across the country. Together with almost 5,000 local, state and federal partners, DEA collected …
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Former Long Island Doctor Sentenced for Conspiring to Illegally Distribute Oxycodone

… Former Long Island Doctor Sentenced for Conspiring to Illegally Distribute Oxycodone October 07, … the sentence. “Doctors are supposed to be among the most trusted professionals in our society. This defendant, …
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Seven Defendants Charged for Laundering Over $28 Million for DTO

… Seven Defendants Charged for Laundering Over $28 Million for DTO July 21, 2021 New … DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan said, “One of the most powerful criminal elements of transnational drug …
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“Court Vision Academy” kicks off in Albany

… - (914) 682-6256 Free basketball and life skills program for local youth ALBANY, N.Y. – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division, Special Agent … drug trafficking organizations and seizing what they value most--their assets. In turn, drug proceeds are ultimately …
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Long Island convenience store owner sentenced to prison for selling K2 drug from his convenience store

… Long Island convenience store owner sentenced to prison for selling K2 drug from his convenience store August 17, … prison, to be followed by three years’ supervised release, for selling the illegal drug K2, also known as “spice” and … time period showed bags of K2 being sold to customers, most of whom appeared to be young adults.  This …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … - (318) 676-4080 Arkansas Fayetteville - (479) 442-2618 Fort Smith - (479) 783-6300 Little Rock - (501) 217-6500 … at nearly 6,000 sites across the country. Together with almost 5,000 local, state and federal partners, DEA collected …
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DEA announces results of major state-wide enforcement operation

… DEA announces results of major state-wide enforcement operation September 21, 2018 New Orleans Contact … Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk … 1,293 pounds of marijuana, 47 kilograms of cocaine, almost one kilogram of heroin, 228,913 controlled prescription …
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Lead Defendant in Richmond County Meth-Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Federal Prison

… More of Methamphetamine, said David H. Estes, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court … in jeopardizing the safe operations of our facilities, and most importantly, the safety of the public,” said Georgia …
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Two Convicted for Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization with Ties to Mexican Cartel

… Two Convicted for Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization with Ties to … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, …
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New Haven Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring

… New Haven Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring February 16, 2023 New … other members of the organization during drug transactions. Most of the parcels containing cocaine were transported to a …
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Drug Distributor in Fidelis Way Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty

… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … which they used to store, cook, package, and sell drugs – most of which consisted of cocaine or cocaine base, which …
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Supplier And Distributor for Two Boston-Area DTOs Sentenced

… Supplier And Distributor for Two Boston-Area DTOs Sentenced September 29, 2022 New … where they stored, cooked, packaged and sold drugs – most of which was cocaine or cocaine base, which the DTO …
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Boston Man Pleads Guilty to His Role in Drug Trafficking Organization

… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … which they used to store, cook, package, and sell drugs – most of which consisted of cocaine or cocaine base, which …
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Brighton Man Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Prison For Role In Cocaine Trafficking Organization

… Brighton Man Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Prison For Role In Cocaine Trafficking Organization August 17, 2022 … where they stored, cooked, packaged and sold drugs – most of which was cocaine or cocaine base, which the DTO …
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Brighton Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … which they used to store, cook, package, and sell drugs – most of which consisted of cocaine or cocaine base, which …
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Cocaine Distributor in Fidelis Way Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty

… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … and others stored, cooked, packaged, and sold drugs – most of which consisted of cocaine or cocaine base, which …
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Brockton Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Role in South Shore Drug Distribution Ring

… Brockton Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Role in South Shore Drug Distribution Ring June 15, 2022 … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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Boston Area Fentanyl And Cocaine Supplier Sentenced

… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking, weapons trafficking and money …
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Supervisor Of Drug Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty

… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … where they stored, cooked, packaged and sold drugs – most of which was cocaine or crack cocaine – which the DTO …
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Principal Supplier And Drug Distributor Of Two Boston-Area Cocaine Trafficking Rings Pleads Guilty

… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … where they stored, cooked, packaged and sold drugs – most of which was cocaine or cocaine base, which the DTO …
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Two Rhode Island Men Indicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

… to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, …
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Three Men Indicted for Operation Bronx Fentanyl Mill; $300K in Drugs, Loaded Gun Recovered

… Three Men Indicted for Operation Bronx Fentanyl Mill; $300K in Drugs, Loaded … D. Clark today announced that three men have been indicted for operating a Fentanyl mill in the Bronx that supplied … Fentanyl continues to be DEA’s priority and is the most urgent threat to public health.   I commend our …