PRESS RELEASE

New Jersey Man Indicted After Joint Investigation Uncovers Interstate Fentanyl Mailing Operation

… Fentanyl Mailing Operation August 23, 2022 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 … 99 10th Avenue New York , NY 10011 United States New York Contacts New York Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Matriarch Sentenced for Role in Violent Multimillion-Dollar Honduran Cocaine Trafficking Organization

… Trafficking Organization March 28, 2023 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 … Suite 500 Washington , DC 20001 United States Washington Contacts Washington, DC Diversion Control Program Find your …
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U.S. Attorney Scott announces results from joint initiative to reduce ongoing violence in Vallejo

… ongoing violence in Vallejo December 17, 2020 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah … Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us San Francisco Contacts San Francisco Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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13 Correctional Officers Among 25 Alleged BGF Gang Members And Associates Indicted On Federal Racketeering Charges

… Federal Racketeering Charges April 25, 2013 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 … Suite 500 Washington , DC 20001 United States Washington Contacts Washington, DC Diversion Control Program Find your …
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FedEx Indicted For Its Role In Distributing Controlled Substances And Prescription Drugs

… And Prescription Drugs July 18, 2014 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah … Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us San Francisco Contacts San Francisco Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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Museum
December 10, 2020
December 10, 2020

DEA Museum Lecture Series: The Kingpin Strategy

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EST)
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Former Administrator Robert C. Bonner joins us in the first installment of the Drug Enforcement Administration Museum & Visitor Center’s fiscal year 2021 lecture series Disrupt, Dismantle, and Destroy. Mr. Bonner will speak about leading DEA as it put the “Kingpin Strategy” into place in the early 1990s to combat...
GENERAL INFORMATION

Chemist (Forensic)

March 28, 2025
… crimes.  We are on a nation-wide search for candidates to join our world-class team to help fight the ongoing drug … website to learn more. Put your skills to the test and join the DEA by applying today!  Please visit the DEA …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Back Day on Saturday, October 25th October 22, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - … North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 United States Miami Contacts Miami Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Drug Trafficking Ring that Used Social Media to Communicate and Advertise Wares Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

… Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison January 28, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 … Us 300 5th Avenue Seattle , WA 98104 United States Seattle Contacts Seattle Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA News: HSBC Holdings Plc. And HSBC Bank USA N.A. Admit To Anti-Money Laundering And Sanctions Violations, Forfeit $1.256 Billion In Deferred Prosecution Agreement

… Admit To Anti-Money Laundering And Sanctions Violations, Forfeit $1.256 Billion In Deferred Prosecution Agreement December 11, 2012 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
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Community Event
March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023

Tri-State Forum on the Opioid Crisis

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
Dubuque, IA
The Tri-State Forum on the Opioid Crisis will feature presentations from local and regional experts in the fields of law enforcement, emergency medicine, drug treatment and counseling. Join us for an evening in which members of DEA will discuss the dangers of fentanyl and the drug trends seen in the...
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Teams Up with NFL Alumni Health to Spread Awareness about Fentanyl Pills

… about Fentanyl Pills February 08, 2024 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging …
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Six Albuquerque Residents Indicted On Federal Robbery, Firearms And Prescription Drug Trafficking Crimes Arising Out Of Pharmacy Robberies

… Arising Out Of Pharmacy Robberies April 29, 2015 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 571-324-7093 … Drive Suite 2000 El Paso , TX 79912 United States El Paso Contacts El Paso Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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DEA Serves Immediate Suspension Order on Northgate Pharmacy in Waldorf, Maryland

… in Waldorf, Maryland January 27, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 … Suite 500 Washington , DC 20001 United States Washington Contacts Washington, DC Diversion Control Program Find your …
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Community Event
April 12, 2026
April 12, 2026

Youth and Family Services' Kids Fair

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
Rapid City, SD
Join DEA at the Youth and Family Services' Kids Fair at The Monument in Rapid City, South Dakota. Members of DEA will host a resource table at the two-day event with drug education and prevention information available for both adults and children. Kids can earn their Junior Special Agent badge...
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Community Event
April 11, 2026
April 11, 2026

Youth and Family Services' Kids Fair

4:30 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
Rapid City, SD
Join DEA at the Youth and Family Services' Kids Fair at The Monument in Rapid City, South Dakota. Members of DEA will host a resource table at the two-day event with drug education and prevention information available for both adults and children. Kids can earn their Junior Special Agent badge...
PRESS RELEASE

Three Indicted for Conspiracy to Illegally Distribute Almost $8 Million in Prescription Diet Drugs

… in Prescription Diet Drugs June 13, 2008 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 … Suite 500 Washington , DC 20001 United States Washington Contacts Washington, DC Diversion Control Program Find your …
GENERAL INFORMATION

Special Agent

January 16, 2025
… Special Agent Special Agent Join the DEA and make a difference in the safety and … If you have questions about being a Special Agent, please contact your local Special Agent Recruiter . Do You have …
January 16, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Methadone

January 22, 2025
Methadone is a synthetic (man-made) narcotic, prescribed as Methadose® and Dolphine®. Methadone is available as a tablet, oral solution, or injectable liquid. As of January 1, 2008, manufacturers of methadone hydrochloride tablets 40 mg (dispersible) have voluntarily agreed to restrict distribution of this formulation to only those facilities authorized for...
January 22, 2025
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Drugs of Concern

DXM

January 21, 2025
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a cough suppressant found in more than 120 over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications, either alone or in combination with other drugs such as analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen), antihistamines (e.g., chlorpheniramine), decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine), and/ or expectorants (e.g., guaifenesin).
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Implements E-commerce Outreach Program to Combat Counterfeit Drug Production

… Counterfeit Drug Production August 03, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … States.  This DEA-led initiative focuses on educating online retailers about the sale of pill presses and …
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A Message From DEA Administrator Anne Milgram

October 06, 2023
… is deadlier and more pervasive than ever before.  When I joined DEA in 2021, DEA laboratory testing indicated 4 out … second annual National Family Summit on Fentanyl.  We were joined by almost 150 families who have lost loved ones.  I …
October 06, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Former Olympian Wanted for Running Transnational Drug Enterprise and Ordering Several Murders Added to FBI’s List of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives

… Former Olympian Wanted for Running Transnational Drug … of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives March 07, 2025 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa …
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Two Charged And Two Sentenced In Scheme To Sell Narcotics On Dark Web

… In Scheme To Sell Narcotics On Dark Web May 11, 2017 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) 362-3364 - … North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 United States Miami Contacts Miami Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Hallucinogen

Peyote And Mescaline

January 25, 2025
Peyote is a small, spineless cactus. The active ingredient in peyote is the hallucinogen mescaline.
January 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and FDA warn website operators illegally offering opioids for sale

… and FDA warn website operators illegally offering opioids for sale September 30, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
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Hallucinogen

Salvia Divinorum

January 25, 2025
Salvia divinorum is a perennial herb in the mint family that is abused for its hallucinogenic effects.
January 25, 2025
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Hallucinogen

Psilocybin

January 25, 2025
Psilocybin comes from certain types of psilocybe mushrooms. Psilocybin is metabolized in the body to the active drug psilocyn, also present in many of the same mushrooms.
January 25, 2025
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Drugs of Concern

Kratom

January 22, 2025
Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses), and can lead to psychotic symptoms, and psychological and physiological dependence. Kratom leaves contain two major psychoactive ingredients (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymytragynine). These leaves are...
January 22, 2025
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Hallucinogen

Ketamine

January 22, 2025
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has some hallucinogenic effects. Ketamine distorts the perception of sight and sound and makes the user feel disconnected and not in control. It is referred to as a “dissociative anesthetic hallucinogen” because it makes patients feel detached from their pain and environment. Ketamine can...
January 22, 2025