PRESS RELEASE

St. Paul Man Sentenced In Large Drug-Trafficking Operation

… Large Drug-Trafficking Operation November 26, 2012 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis … Ste. 1200 Chicago , IL 60604-1745 United States Chicago Contacts Chicago Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Illegally Selling Millions Of Prescription Pills On The Internet

… Pills On The Internet September 06, 2017 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 862-849-9863 Timothy … 2nd Floor Newark , NJ 07102-4206 United States New Jersey Contacts New Jersey Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Oxycodone

January 24, 2025
Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic narcotic analgesic and historically has been a popular drug of abuse among the narcotic abusing population.
January 24, 2025
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Three Arrested In Connection With Pharmacy Forgery Ring

… With Pharmacy Forgery Ring October 20, 2016 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 …
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Steroids

Steroids

January 25, 2025
Anabolic steroids are synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone that are abused in an attempt to promote muscle growth, enhance athletic or other physical performance, and improve physical appearance. Testosterone, trenbolone, oxymetholone, methandrostenolone, nandrolone, stanozolol, boldenone, and oxandrolone are some of the anabolic steroids that are...
January 25, 2025
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… National Fentanyl Awareness Day May 06, 2024 WASHINGTON – DEA is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and many of our valued law enforcement, public …
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Fentanyl

April 21, 2026
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an analgesic (pain relief) and anesthetic. It is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin as an analgesic.
April 21, 2026
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DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25th

… Back Day on Saturday, April 25th April 03, 2026 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 …
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DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25th

… Back Day on Saturday, April 25th April 02, 2026 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … Ruth Morales 213-604-2083 Ruth.M.Morales@dea.gov Division Contacts California Riverside - (951) 328-6000 Santa Ana - …
GENERAL INFORMATION

Diversion Investigator

April 30, 2026
… should be 20/40 (uncorrected or corrected with glasses or contact lenses). Near vision should be 20/25 and must be … Policy, please see the DEA Employment Eligibility page .  How do I apply? Applications for Diversion Investigator … an application on USAJOBS https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application When finished with your application and …
April 30, 2026
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Hallucinogen

Hallucinogens

August 21, 2025
Hallucinogens are among the oldest known group of drugs used for their ability to alter human perception and mood.
August 21, 2025
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Designer Drugs

Bath Salts

January 21, 2025
Synthetic stimulants often referred to as “bath salts” are from the synthetic cathinone class of drugs. Synthetic cathinones are central nervous stimulants and are designed to mimic effects similar to those produced by cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA (ecstasy). These substances are often marketed as “bath salts,” “research chemicals,” “plant food,”...
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Johnson City Doctor Pleads Guilty: Failure To Keep Drug Records/ Making False Statements To Drug Enforcement Administration

… To Drug Enforcement Administration March 24, 2011 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 … States https://www.instagram.com/deaatlantadiv/ Atlanta Contacts Atlanta Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Florida Pharmacist And Web Site Operator Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Prescription Drugs

… Prescription Drugs January 30, 2013 Philadelphia Contact Info Contact Us (215) 861-3474 (215) 861-3474 Media … 10224 Philadelphia , PA 19106 United States Philadelphia Contacts Philadelphia Operation Engage Philadelphia …
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Ross Ulbricht, The Creator And Owner Of The “Silk Road” Website, Found Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court On All Counts

… Federal Court On All Counts February 05, 2015 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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Cannabis

Marijuana

January 22, 2025
Mind-altering psychoactive drug. Dry, shredded, green/brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds and leaves from the cannabis sativa plant. THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main ingredient that produces the psychoactive effect. Addictive.
January 22, 2025
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Hallucinogen

LSD

January 22, 2025
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a potent hallucinogen that has a high potential for abuse and currently has no accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
January 22, 2025
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Alerts

October 22, 2021
Alerts Filter Alerts Advanced Search Enter Keywords Below Clear All Results 4 Results - Showing 1 to 4 …
October 22, 2021
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Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

January 22, 2025
Stimulant that speeds up body’s system that comes as pill or powder. Available in prescription as Desoxyn® to treat obesity and ADHD. Crystal meth resembles glass fragments and is an illegally altered version of the prescription drug that is cooked with over-the-counter drugs in meth labs.
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Dominican citizen extradited to U.S. for drug trafficking through sham internet pharmacy

… sham internet pharmacy September 02, 2020 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 862-849-9863 Timothy … 2nd Floor Newark , NJ 07102-4206 United States New Jersey Contacts New Jersey Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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The Overdose Crisis Continues

August 24, 2021
… it’s been flooding Virginia and bringing major problems to neighborhoods across the Commonwealth. DEA Washington … decongestant, pseudoephedrine) was restricted. Now, however DEA Washington and other law enforcement agencies …
August 24, 2021
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DEA Highlights 2021

December 31, 2024
… DEA Highlights 2021 As 2021 comes to an end, the Drug Enforcement Administration reflects on a … and Policy and the Iowa Department of Narcotics Enforcement joined Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam …
December 31, 2024
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Depressants

Rohypnol

January 25, 2025
Rohypnol® is a trade name for flunitrazepam, a CNS depressant that belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Flunitrazepam is also marketed as generic preparations and other trade name products outside of the United States. Like other benzodiazepines, Rohypnol® produces sedative-hypnotic, anti-anxiety, and muscle relaxant effects. This drug...
January 25, 2025
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Prevention with a purpose

January 01, 2020
… among college students. Strategic Planning Guide (Final-Online) (1)_0.pdf On …
January 01, 2020
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Diversion Investigator Careers

January 22, 2025
… series position within the DEA. Diversion Investigators enforce the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the Chemical … should be 20/40 (uncorrected or corrected with glasses or contact lenses). Near vision should be 20/25 and must be … Investigation, and comply with DEA's Drug Policy. How do I apply? Applications for Diversion Investigator …
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s Traveling Exhibit “Drugs: Costs And Consequences” Opening In Cedar Park, Texas Gala And Ceremony To Be Held Thursday Evening Sept. 21, 2017 At 7:30 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony To Be Held September 22, 2017 At 10:00 AM

… September 22, 2017 At 10:00 AM September 18, 2017 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … https://www.instagram.com/deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Morphine

January 22, 2025
Morphine is a non-synthetic narcotic with a high potential for abuse and is derived from opium. It is used for the treatment of pain.
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and FDA shut down 44 websites advertising illegal vaping cartridges

… illegal vaping cartridges December 20, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Just Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Food and Drug …
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Treasury sanctions Argentina-based Goldpharma drug trafficking and money laundering organization

… and money laundering organization May 23, 2019 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 312-353-7875 Luis … Ste. 1200 Chicago , IL 60604-1745 United States Chicago Contacts Chicago Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Stimulants

Cocaine

January 21, 2025
White, crystalline powder derived from coca leaves. Cocaine base (crack) looks like small, irregularly shaped white rocks. Cocaine is an intense, euphoria-producing stimulant drug with strong addictive potential.
January 21, 2025