PRESS RELEASE

Baltimore Drug and “Ghost” Gun Trafficker Sentenced

October 19, 2022
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 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 …
October 19, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Six Members of a Severn Street Drug Operation and a Supplier Indicted on Cocaine Trafficking and Firearms Charges

September 13, 2005
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 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 …
September 13, 2005
PRESS RELEASE

31 Indicted For Operating A Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Enterprise

June 18, 2004
… 31 Indicted For Operating A Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … metropolitan area and had become a major drug source in this area. The defendants received their narcotics …
June 18, 2004
PRESS RELEASE

Zenobia Penn Sentenced in Cocaine Conspiracy

January 22, 2004
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … 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 …
January 22, 2004
PRESS RELEASE

Violent Drug Gang Indicted in Baltimore

April 01, 2003
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 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 …
April 01, 2003
PRESS RELEASE

Brothers Sentenced In $3 Million Cocaine Conspiracy

April 29, 2011
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 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 …
April 29, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Southern Maryland Cocaine Conspirator Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison

October 27, 2011
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 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. …
October 27, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Significant Synthetic Drug Seizure In D.C.

September 02, 2015
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 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 …
September 02, 2015
ALERT

Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 2021
… 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 …
GENERAL INFORMATION

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. …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA releases 2018 National Drug Threat Assessment

November 02, 2018
… 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 …
November 02, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

December 02, 2025
… 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 …
December 02, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Dominican National Pleads Guilty of Unlawful Reentry into the U.S. and for Distributing Fentanyl and Meth

October 16, 2025
… 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 …
October 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

State and federal authorities dismantle major Philadelphia gun trafficking ring that sold guns and methamphetamine in Camden

January 27, 2020
… “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. …
January 27, 2020
EVENT
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August 19, 2019 - August 20, 2019
August 19, 2019 - August 20, 2019

Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conference

12:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EDT)
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Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conference August 19 & 20, 2019 DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Manchester, NH 03101 The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be hosting two regional one-day Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conferences (PDAC) on Monday, August 19, and Tuesday, August 20, 2019. The same conference will be held both days...
PRESS RELEASE

New COVID-19 Vaccine will bring opportunities for Fraud

December 18, 2020
… New COVID-19 Vaccine will bring opportunities for Fraud December 18, 2020 Dallas Contact Info Contact Us … itself.  Always be suspicious of unsolicited phone calls, emails, or home visits that ask for payment information in … Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 1-866-720-5721 or online at www.justice.gov/coronavirus .  You can also submit …
December 18, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

North Carolina Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking 10 Kilos of Cocaine

December 10, 2025
… North Carolina Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking 10 Kilos of Cocaine December 10, 2025 … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Carolina man was sentenced this week to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to …
December 10, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

November 06, 2025
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … WASHINGTON – On October 25, 2025, DEA joined 4,263 law enforcement agencies across the country who came together for the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. At …
November 06, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Maryland Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl

August 13, 2025
… Maryland Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl August 13, 2025 Washington, DC … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a …
August 13, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Iraqi National Dealing Fentanyl from Glen Allen Hotel Room Sentenced to Prison

August 15, 2025
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Iraqi national residing in Henrico was sentenced to prison for possession with the intent to distribute of fentanyl. … Mohammed and Lindore travelled to a nearby pharmacy, law enforcement arrested Mohammed on outstanding warrants while …
August 15, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Virginia Man Sentenced to over 10 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

August 21, 2025
… Virginia Man Sentenced to over 10 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges August 21, … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … man was sentenced today to 10 years and 10 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession …
August 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force Operation Reveals La Cosa Nostra Weapons, Drugs, Money Laundering Scheme

June 28, 2017
… 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 …
June 28, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl Linked to Two Fatal Overdoses

May 23, 2024
… 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 …
May 23, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Dark Web Vendor of Opioids and Counterfeit U.S. Currency Pleads Guilty

May 12, 2021
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 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 …
May 12, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Associate of Rafael Caro-Quintero arrested on supervised release violations

May 03, 2019
… @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … of Investigation added Caro-Quintero to the FBI Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List.  The Department of State’s … to 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), or can be submitted online at fbi.gov/tips . Additional information concerning …
May 03, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

The Drug Enforcement Administration and Discovery Education name grand prize winner of Operation Prevention Video Challenge

June 15, 2018
… The Drug Enforcement Administration and Discovery Education name grand … peers. Together, we can work toward raising awareness, and most importantly, prevention, among our youth population,” … “Don’t Do It.” Selected through a period of public voting online, the People’s Choice Award winners will receive an …
June 15, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Two defendants charged in connection with methamphetamine conversion laboratory uncovered in San Jose

August 12, 2020
… 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 … task force investigating and prosecuting the most significant drug trafficking organizations throughout …
August 12, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Twelve charged with narcotics trafficking offenses

December 06, 2019
… 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 … Moreno Garcia conspired with Lopez and one of the Mexican sources of supply to distribute narcotics to Gutierrez and …
December 06, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Mission SAVE

July 20, 2015
… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … denotes the long term commitment and SAVE is the acronym for “Strike Against Violence Early.” This initiative is an …
July 20, 2015
STORY

Part One: DEA-Washington is Standing Up Against Violent Crime

January 20, 2022
… Violent Crime written by: DEA Washington Division, Public Information Office   Incidents of violent crime have remained … drug-related crime trends,  DEA-Washington Division sees most of this violent crime in our area of responsibility as …
January 20, 2022