GENERAL INFORMATION

Responding to America's Overdose Crisis

January 23, 2025
… pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals from legitimate sources, while ensuring an adequate and uninterrupted supply … and scientific needs. Americans today are experiencing the most devastating drug crisis in our nation’s history. This …
January 23, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Launches Project Wave Breaker to Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl

April 27, 2021
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … @DEASanDiegoDiv James M. Nunnallee Domestic Southern California in the Carlsbad, Imperial County, and San Ysidro … safety, and national security threat, identifying the most egregious street-level networks in our communities and …
April 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

International Arms Dealer Viktor Bout Convicted In New York Of Terrorism Crimes Bout Convicted On All Four Counts, Including Conspiring To Kill Americans And Conspiring To Provide Material Support To Terrorists

November 03, 2011
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de (FARC) - a designated foreign terrorist organization based in Colombia - to be … in the Southern District of New York, one of the world’s most notorious merchants in illicit arms has finally been …
November 03, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Leader And A Member Of An International Ethnic-Albanian Organized Crime Syndicate Sentenced To 120 Months And 110 Months Respectively For Drug Trafficking

February 14, 2014
… Sentenced To 120 Months And 110 Months Respectively For Drug Trafficking February 14, 2014 New York Contact Info … "The sentences announced today hold to account two of the most prolific drug traffickers and violent members of an … Kilogram quantities of cocaine were obtained from sources in the United States and exported to Albania and …
February 14, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

16 Kansas City Metro Area Residents Indicted for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

June 23, 2022
… 16 Kansas City Metro Area Residents Indicted for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy June 23, 2022 St. Louis … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov …
June 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Baltimore Heroin Dealer Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Conspiracy Charge

December 21, 2021
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … distributor of heroin and that the DTO leader was his source of supply. Gardner exchanged coded text messages with …
December 21, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Eastern Shore Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty & Sentenced on Drug Charges

July 12, 2022
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Eric Holbrook, Jr.’s CDS (controlled dangerous substances) source of supply (SOS) was Shakoor Stevenson. On February 4, …
July 12, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Final Defendant in a Harford County Drug Conspiracy Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Crack Cocaine

February 09, 2022
… Final Defendant in a Harford County Drug Conspiracy Sentenced to Six Years in … about the quality of the cocaine.  After meeting with the source, detectives followed Murphy back to Harford County …
February 09, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Final Defendant in a Harford County Drug Conspiracy

February 09, 2022
… Final Defendant in a Harford County Drug Conspiracy February 09, 2022 Washington, DC … about the quality of the cocaine.  After meeting with the source, detectives followed Murphy back to Harford County …
February 09, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Essex Man Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Crack Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy

October 28, 2021
… Essex Man Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Crack Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy October 28, 2021 … and phone calls, which identified Hammond as a drug supply source.  On March 7, 2020, task force detectives followed …
October 28, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Indictment Charges Four Men for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy

August 12, 2021
… Federal Indictment Charges Four Men for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy August 12, 2021 … Vonsander was allegedly supplying cocaine to a confidential source for approximately $1,400 per ounce.  As detailed in …
August 12, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Ringleader of Extensive Sinaloa Cartel Network Sentenced

July 12, 2021
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … linked to the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, as were his drug sources, and his operation supplied cocaine, heroin, and …
July 12, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Temple Hills Man Sentenced To Three And A Half Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Of Ghost Guns

June 04, 2021
… Man Sentenced To Three And A Half Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Of Ghost Guns June 04, 2021 Washington, DC … During the conversation, Gray described himself as a source of firearms and offered Individual 1 a firearm that …
June 04, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Significant Fentanyl Seizure in New York

October 13, 2022
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … Think Twice Domestic In collaboration with New York law enforcement partners, DEA makes significant seizure of deadly … its appearance, or whether it is purchased on the street or online, it is deadly.  I commend the Drug Enforcement …
October 13, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Reveals Criminal Drug Networks Are Flooding the U.S. with Deadly Fentanyl

December 17, 2021
… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … fentanyl-laced, fake prescription pills, using chemicals sourced largely from China. These fake prescription pills … in your community, please submit your anonymous tip online through the DEA Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov . …
December 17, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of A Baltimore Drug Organization Sentenced To Over 15 Years In Prison For Conspiring To Distribute Over 1,000 Kilograms Of Marijuana And To Launder Drug Proceeds

May 09, 2016
… Drug Organization Sentenced To Over 15 Years In Prison For Conspiring To Distribute Over 1,000 Kilograms Of … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … title vehicles, convert assets, and to conceal the source, ownership and control of the proceeds from the …
May 09, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Baltimore Area Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To Over 28 Years In Prison

August 08, 2014
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … of kilograms of cocaine in hollow computer shells from California to Maryland BALTIMORE - U.S. District Judge Ellen L. … Hayes, conspired to obtain large quantities of cocaine from sources of supply in California and ship the cocaine to …
August 08, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Bowie Drug Trafficker Convicted For $108 Million Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Conspiracies

February 10, 2016
… Bowie Drug Trafficker Convicted For $108 Million Drug Distribution And Money Laundering … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … received multiple kilogram shipments of cocaine from a source in California. According to witness testimony and …
February 10, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Jose Morales Sentenced To Over 21 Years In Prison For Heroin And Marijuana Distribution Conspiracies

August 02, 2013
… Jose Morales Sentenced To Over 21 Years In Prison For Heroin And Marijuana Distribution Conspiracies August … Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … woman to have telephone conversations with his marijuana source, who was located in Texas.  Morales intended for the …
August 02, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

April 26, 2024
… leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation Engage Fort Lauderdale Deanne L. Reuter Special Agent In Charge … as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine, are the most misused prescription pain medications.  DEA and its … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
April 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Major Rewards Offered for Capture and Conviction of Leaders of Honduran Drug Trafficking Operation

May 02, 2022
… Major Rewards Offered for Capture and Conviction of Leaders of Honduran Drug … social messaging applications WhatsApp and Signal, or by email at  Montes.tips@usdoj.gov . If you are located outside …
May 02, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian National sentenced to 60 months for maritime cocaine trafficking

June 22, 2020
… Colombian National sentenced to 60 months for maritime cocaine trafficking June 22, 2020 New England … were involved in the maritime shipment of cocaine that was sourced in Colombia and shipped via Venezuela to Spain, … wiretaps, the seizure of 1,688 kilograms of cocaine, e-mail messages, and photographs, investigators determined …
June 22, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Jury Convicts El Paso Drug Trafficker

January 27, 2017
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Scam Alert Get Smart About … drug trafficking charges announced El Paso’s Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge, Will R. … source and an undercover officer to transport marijuana for him. Furthermore, in 2010, Lopez was stopped in Clark …
January 27, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 293 Months In Federal Prison

June 02, 2017
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Scam Alert Get Smart About … El Paso man was sentenced to 293 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute thousands of kilograms of … United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr. and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Will R. …
June 02, 2017
STORY

Violent drug organizations use human trafficking to expand profits

January 28, 2021
… use human trafficking to expand profits By Jarod Forget Special Agent in Charge, Washington D.C. Division … trafficking, is so much more prevalent in this area than most people think. In 2018, Virginia was ranked 6th in the … women and children) for sex is just another egregious source of profits for these violent criminals. For …
January 28, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA launches Operation Engage in Wichita

March 03, 2021
… Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov … on specific drug threats WICHITA, Kans.  – The Drug Enforcement Administration Wichita Resident Office announced …
March 03, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

California Man Sentenced for ‘Extraordinary Quantity’ of Meth

September 12, 2022
… California Man Sentenced for ‘Extraordinary Quantity’ of Meth … Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov …
September 12, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Investigation Of Alleged Chicago-Based Drug Trafficking Ring Results In 38 Defendants Federally Charged

June 22, 2011
… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Just … Arroyo Jr. (872) 222-0430 Division Contacts Illinois Rockford - (815) 987-4494 Springfield - (217) 585-2750 Indiana … obtained heroin and cocaine from several different sources of supply, including a significant alleged …
June 22, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Launches Operation Overdrive

February 07, 2022
… Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … its law enforcement resources to where they will have the most impact: the communities where criminal drug networks …
February 07, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Felon Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for a Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy

October 14, 2021
… Felon Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for a Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy October 14, 2021 … spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and …
October 14, 2021