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

… North Carolina Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Trafficking 10 Kilos of Cocaine December 10, 2025 … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov 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 …
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov 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 …
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Maryland Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl

… Maryland Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl August 13, 2025 Washington, DC … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a …
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Iraqi National Dealing Fentanyl from Glen Allen Hotel Room Sentenced to Prison

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov 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 …
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Virginia Man Sentenced to over 10 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

… Virginia Man Sentenced to over 10 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges August 21, … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov 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 …
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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...
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DEA and U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Louisiana announce settlement with drug distributor

… Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk …   “The fight against opioid abuse is among our nation’s most pressing law enforcement and public health … crimes, the public is encouraged to contact the DEA online tips reporting system .    Parents and children are …
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Colombian National Sentenced to Over 17 Years for Recruiting Mariners to Traffic Cocaine to the Sinaloa Cartel

… Colombian National Sentenced to Over 17 Years for Recruiting Mariners to Traffic Cocaine to the Sinaloa … 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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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
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July 15, 2021
… Science Center October 1, 2008 Congress Passes Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act September 29, 2008 … 10, 2008 Spike TV Takes A First-Hand Look At One Of The Most Dangerous Jobs In The World With The Drug Enforcement …
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Michoacan Trafficker Captured in Panama Sent to U.S. Prison

… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … national has been sent to prison following his conviction for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute meth … DEA and its federal partners brought down one of CJNG’s most significant meth source of suppliers in South Texas." …
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Mexican Man Sentenced to More than Six Years in Prison for Illegally Re-Entering the United States and Trafficking Fentanyl

… Mexican Man Sentenced to More than Six Years in Prison for Illegally Re-Entering the United States and Trafficking … Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … on several occasions from the United States, including most recently on March 23, 2016, after which he unlawfully …
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DEA Washington Division Participating in Community Events for National Night Out

… DEA Washington Division Participating in Community Events for National Night Out August 03, 2021 Washington, DC … area families safe,” said SAC Forget. “Law enforcement is most effective when it has trusting and supportive …
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Couple sentenced to nearly 20 years for manufacturing and distributing crack across Hampton Roads area

… Couple sentenced to nearly 20 years for manufacturing and distributing crack across Hampton … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and …
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Armed Hampton-area drug dealer sentenced to 25 years in prison

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … – A Hampton man was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for distributing cocaine and heroin while possessing a … spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and …
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Saint Margret Middle School Presentation

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … with the Saint Margret’s Middle School, located in Harford County, Maryland, hosted a two day parent and student … Maryland. Additionally, the presenter focused on the most recent trends regarding pharmaceutical diversion/abuse …
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FedEx Indicted For Its Role In Distributing Controlled Substances And Prescription Drugs

… FedEx Indicted For Its Role In Distributing Controlled Substances And … filled orders based solely on the completion of an online questionnaire, without a physical examination, …
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DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

… Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get … 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 …
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November 03, 2019 - November 05, 2019
November 03, 2019 - November 05, 2019

Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conferences (PDAC)

10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (EST)
Columbia , MO
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be hosting two regional one-day Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conferences (PDAC) on Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5, 2019. The same conference will be held both days. Participants can attend either day. The conferences will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Columbia, Missouri...
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December 15, 2019 - December 17, 2019
December 15, 2019 - December 17, 2019

Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conferences (PDAC)

10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (EST)
Birmingham, AL
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be hosting two regional one-day Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conferences (PDAC) on Monday, December 16, and Tuesday, December 17, 2019. The same conference will be held both days. Participants can attend either day. The conferences will be held at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham, 1000 Riverchase...
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Mission SAVE

… 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 …
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Richmond Felon Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Latest Firearms Conviction

… Richmond Felon Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Latest Firearms Conviction December 16, 2025 Washington, … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Richmond man was sentenced yesterday to 12 years in prison for being a felon in possession of firearms. According to …
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Operation Vape Trail Cracks Down on Illegal Substances in Vape Shops

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Winchester - (540) 662-5879 WASHINGTON, DC  – The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the results of a week-long operational enforcement action as part of a whole-of-government initiative …
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Baltimore Heroin Dealer Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Conspiracy Charge

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov 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 …
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Eastern Shore Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty & Sentenced on Drug Charges

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 … Eric Holbrook, Jr.’s CDS (controlled dangerous substances) source of supply (SOS) was Shakoor Stevenson. On February 4, …
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Final Defendant in a Harford County Drug Conspiracy Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Crack Cocaine

… 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 …
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Final Defendant in a Harford County Drug Conspiracy

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

… 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 …
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Federal Indictment Charges Four Men for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… 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 …
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Ringleader of Extensive Sinaloa Cartel Network Sentenced

… Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov 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 …