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Five Indicted for Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine and Other Drugs

… Five Indicted for Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine and Other Drugs … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … marijuana. Court documents allege that Storey was the main source of supply for the conspiracy from his residence in …
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Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Dealing Fatal Doses of Fentanyl-laced Heroin

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … in prison, and the possibility of a life sentence, Jarod Forget, Special Agent in Charge  of the Drug Enforcement … 25, 2017, Sovereign traveled to Baltimore to meet his source of supply, where he purchased one gram of heroin. …
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Man Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Cross-Country Cocaine Conspiracy

… Man Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Cross-Country Cocaine Conspiracy … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Dixon would transport $500,000 to California to pay his source of supply. Dixon and his co-conspirators would then …
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Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

… Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills … which he obtained through the U.S. Postal Service from sources in Arizona and Washington state. On June 26, 2022, …
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Co-Defendant in Cross Country Methamphetamine Conspiracy Sentenced

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Bowman trafficked crystal ice methamphetamine from Bowman’s sources in Chino Hills, California into various locations in …
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Member of Bristol, Virginia Methamphetamine Drug Ring Sentenced

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Paul Crone, and Marissa Wise, to traffic methamphetamine sourced in Mexico from known Mexican cartel members and …
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Baltimore Drug and “Ghost” Gun Trafficker Sentenced

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … 17, 2021 and November 18, 2021, Gayle sold to an undercover source an additional 148 grams of fentanyl (6,976 dosage …
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Six Members of a Severn Street Drug Operation and a Supplier Indicted on Cocaine Trafficking and Firearms Charges

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … that a federal indictment was unsealed against seven men for conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. The charges … Jr., age 27, of Annapolis, is alleged to be one several sources of crack cocaine for the conspirators. The …
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31 Indicted For Operating A Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Enterprise

… 31 Indicted For Operating A Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … metropolitan area and had become a major drug source in this area. The defendants received their narcotics …
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Zenobia Penn Sentenced in Cocaine Conspiracy

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … - (540) 662-5879 JAN 22—  Washington, D.C. - The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Special Agent-in-Charge, Ms. … of cocaine, purchased in excess of 15 kilograms from his sources during the conspiracy. Burman, age, 34, of …
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Violent Drug Gang Indicted in Baltimore

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … executed in the areas of Rose Street and Milton Avenue. Information showed that Howard Peppers and members of his … Dwain Johnson. Peppers was receiving cocaine from several sources. At the conclusion of the investigation, Baltimore …
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Brothers Sentenced In $3 Million Cocaine Conspiracy

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … been sentenced in Norfolk federal court to prison terms for their roles in a conspiracy involving the distribution … defendant, Jesus Sanchez Orozco, also of Woodbridge, the source of supply of Manuel Zuniga, previously pled guilty in …
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Southern Maryland Cocaine Conspirator Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to … During the conspiracy, Estep would receive cocaine from his sources of supply. The cocaine was smuggled back to St. …
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Significant Synthetic Drug Seizure In D.C.

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … said Karl C. Colder, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington Field Division. … partners in combating synthetics, and will use all of our resources to bring traffickers of this drug to justice.” “As I …
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Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

… being pressed into counterfeit pills. Some of the most common counterfeit pills are made to look like … ever recorded in a year. Fentanyl, the synthetic opioid most commonly found in counterfeit pills, is the primary … and bring to justice the foreign and domestic criminals sourcing, producing, and distributing these deadly fake …
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Authorities Arrest 5 Linked To LA "Pill Mill"

… 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   Anthony Chrysanthis … nearly 80 percent of those for hydrocodone or alprazolam, most of which were at the maximum dosage - over a 15-month …
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State and federal authorities dismantle major Philadelphia gun trafficking ring that sold guns and methamphetamine in Camden

… “I am incredibly proud to be part of a collaborative law enforcement effort that removed over 30 guns from our streets, including … obtained guns illegally by paying “straw purchasers” to buy guns in Pennsylvania at dealerships and gun shows. …
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DEA releases 2018 National Drug Threat Assessment

… United States,” said Acting Administrator Dhillon. “The information in the report represents data and critical … illicit drug class since 2001. These drugs are the second most commonly abused substance. Traffickers are now … opioids. Heroin available in U.S. markets is primarily sourced from Mexico, where opium poppy cultivation and …
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March 16, 2020 - March 17, 2020
March 16, 2020 - March 17, 2020

Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conference

12:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EDT)
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be hosting two regional one-day Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conferences (PDAC) on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, 2020. The same conference will be held both days. Participants can attend either day. The conferences will be held at the Sheraton Baltimore North, 903 Dulaney...
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October 21, 2019 - October 22, 2019
October 21, 2019 - October 22, 2019

Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conference

12:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EDT)
New Orleans , LA
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be hosting two regional, one-day Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conferences (PDAC) on Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22, 2019. The same conference will be held both days. Participants can attend either day. The conferences will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New...
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Alleged Latin Kings Gang Member Arrested on Federal Charges After Stealing Rifle From FBI Vehicle

… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … Raul Gutierrez PILLS 1.JPG Raul Gutierrez was known at DEA for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine.  MINNEAPOLIS – … responsible for the theft and viewed numerous open-source social media posts and videos of the destruction and …
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DEA And U.S. Attorney Announce Extradition Of Former Member Of Polish Armed Forces Charged With Narcotics Conspiracies

… DEA And U.S. Attorney Announce Extradition Of Former Member Of Polish Armed Forces Charged With Narcotics … the defendants and the CSs occurred by telephone, over e-mail, and in a series of surreptitiously audio-recorded …
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Lawrence Man Indicted for Distributing Counterfeit Pills Containing Meth and Fentanyl

… Lawrence Man Indicted for Distributing Counterfeit Pills Containing Meth and … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … containing methamphetamine and fentanyl to a cooperating source working with law enforcement. On Aug. 27, 2025, …
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Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Lowell Jarod Forget Special Agent In Charge View Jarod Forget Bio Jarod … States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) confidential source in Seabrook, New Hampshire. Later the same month, DEA …
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Dominican National Pleads Guilty of Unlawful Reentry into the U.S. and for Distributing Fentanyl and Meth

… Pleads Guilty of Unlawful Reentry into the U.S. and for Distributing Fentanyl and Meth October 16, 2025 New … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … Between August and September 2024, a DEA cooperating source purchased fentanyl and methamphetamine from De Jesus …
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DEA New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force Operation Reveals La Cosa Nostra Weapons, Drugs, Money Laundering Scheme

… DEA New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force Operation Reveals La Cosa Nostra … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … Through the use of wiretap evidence and confidential sources working at the direction of law enforcement, agents …
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Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl Linked to Two Fatal Overdoses

… Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl Linked to Two Fatal Overdoses May 23, … OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Dark Web Vendor of Opioids and Counterfeit U.S. Currency Pleads Guilty

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … well as counterfeit $10 and $20 bills. Pagan mailed these online-purchased narcotics and counterfeit currency to … force is charged with identifying and investigating the most egregious Dark Web marketplaces, and the vendors …
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Houston Man Indicted in Fayetteville for Selling Designer Drugs Around the World

… Houston Man Indicted in Fayetteville for Selling Designer Drugs Around the World January 20, 2026 … court indicates that Spivey made nearly $5 million through online sales of Bummy Legion vape juices in the two years … a vape product is not safe just because strangers sell it online or in a store front,” said U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle. …
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Operation Engage Anchorage

March 28, 2025
… DEA has moved toward community-level collaborative efforts to help reduce these numbers through education and … activities, designed for them to learn and gain the most knowledge about the dangers of drugs in a fun way. … Primaria Russian Jack. Connect With Us!   Sign up for email updates about Anchorage's Operation Engage Initiative. …
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