PRESS RELEASE

13 Correctional Officers Among 25 Alleged BGF Gang Members And Associates Indicted On Federal Racketeering Charges

April 25, 2013
… Federal Racketeering Charges April 25, 2013 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public … Suite 500 Washington , DC 20001 United States Washington Contacts Washington, DC Diversion Control Program Find your …
April 25, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

FedEx Indicted For Its Role In Distributing Controlled Substances And Prescription Drugs

July 18, 2014
… 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 …
July 18, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

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

August 23, 2022
… 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 …
August 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Matriarch Sentenced for Role in Violent Multimillion-Dollar Honduran Cocaine Trafficking Organization

March 28, 2023
… Trafficking Organization March 28, 2023 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public … Suite 500 Washington , DC 20001 United States Washington Contacts Washington, DC Diversion Control Program Find your …
March 28, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

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

October 22, 2025
… 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 …
October 22, 2025
EVENT
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Community Event
March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023

Tri-State Forum on the Opioid Crisis

2:00 PM - 5:00 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

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

January 28, 2025
… 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 …
January 28, 2025
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

December 11, 2012
… 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 …
December 11, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

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

February 08, 2024
… 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 …
February 08, 2024
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
PRESS RELEASE

Six Albuquerque Residents Indicted On Federal Robbery, Firearms And Prescription Drug Trafficking Crimes Arising Out Of Pharmacy Robberies

April 29, 2015
… 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 …
April 29, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Serves Immediate Suspension Order on Northgate Pharmacy in Waldorf, Maryland

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

DEA implements ecommerce outreach program to combat counterfeit drug production

August 03, 2020
… counterfeit drug production August 03, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Counterfeit Oxycodone 2.JPG WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has developed an e-commerce …
August 03, 2020
STORY

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
DRUG FACT SHEET

Methadone

January 22, 2025
Narcotics (Opioids)
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
DRUG FACT SHEET

DXM

January 21, 2025
Drugs of Concern
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

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

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

DEA implements ecommerce outreach program to combat counterfeit drug production

August 04, 2020
… combat counterfeit drug production August 04, 2020 Detroit Contact Info Contact Us (313) 234-4000 (571) 362-1498 Brian … 431 Howard Street Detroit , MI 48226 United States Detroit Contacts Detroit Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
August 04, 2020
DRUG FACT SHEET

Peyote And Mescaline

January 25, 2025
Hallucinogen
Peyote is a small, spineless cactus. The active ingredient in peyote is the hallucinogen mescaline.
January 25, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Salvia Divinorum

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

Psilocybin

January 25, 2025
Hallucinogen
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
GENERAL INFORMATION

Headquarters News 2010

July 15, 2021
… Day Start Coming In September 15, 2010 Over 3,400 sites join DEA Nationwide Effort to Take-Back Prescription Drugs … Seeds Across the Border September 9, 2010 Over 2,700 Sites Join DEA Nationwide to Take-Back Prescription Drugs on Sept. …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

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

March 07, 2025
… 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 …
March 07, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Two Charged And Two Sentenced In Scheme To Sell Narcotics On Dark Web

May 11, 2017
… 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 …
May 11, 2017
DRUG FACT SHEET

Kratom

January 22, 2025
Drugs of Concern
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
DRUG FACT SHEET

Ketamine

January 22, 2025
Hallucinogen
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
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and FDA warn website operators illegally offering opioids for sale

September 30, 2019
… 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 …
September 30, 2019
DRUG FACT SHEET

GHB - Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid

August 21, 2025
Depressants
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is another name for the generic drug sodium oxybate. Xyrem® (which is sodium oxybate) is the trade name of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescription medication. Xyrem® is approved as a treatment to improve daytime sleepiness and muscle weakness with narcolepsy (a disorder marked by sudden...
August 21, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Inhalants

February 19, 2025
Inhalant
Inhalants are invisible, volatile substances found in common household products that produce chemical vapors that are inhaled to induce psychoactive or mind-altering effects.
February 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

December 04, 2025
… Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 04, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 … Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta Contacts Atlanta Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
December 04, 2025