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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

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 …
PRESS RELEASE

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 …
STORY
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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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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
GENERAL INFORMATION

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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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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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

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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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
DOCUMENT
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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
GENERAL INFORMATION

The History of Red Ribbon Week

March 28, 2025
… High School in Calexico, California in 1966, and in 1968 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving in the Marine … officer, and an Imperial County Deputy Sheriff.  Kiki joined the Drug Enforcement Administration in June of 1974. …
March 28, 2025
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Training
November 05, 2021
November 05, 2021

Workplace Community Engagement Training

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
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Join DEA El Paso and CADCA for our 90-minute Virtual Workplace Community Engagement Training. CADCA’s Workplace Engagement training is designed to help assist companies and other organizations to address problematic substance use and misuse in the workplace. Date: November 5, 2021 Time: 9:30AM - 11:00AM MST Register for the event...
GENERAL INFORMATION

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
PRESS RELEASE

Final participant sentenced for role in La Crosse methamphetamine conspiracy

… La Crosse methamphetamine conspiracy May 02, 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

Daniel C. Comeaux named Special Agent in Charge of the Houston Division

… in Charge of the Houston Division March 01, 2021 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … https://www.instagram.com/deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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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Recruitment
November 03, 2022
November 03, 2022

Bowling Green State University Public Service Career Fair (VIRTUAL)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
Bowling Green, OH
This is a VIRTUAL career fair held by BGSU. It is open to all majors, university-wide. DEA representatives will be attending as a guest employer. We do not control the attendance requirements. Please, register via www.joinhandshake.com to join this event. You may contact the Detroit Field Division Recruiter with any...
PRESS RELEASE

DEA M.E.T. – Long Beach P.D. Operation Nets Drugs, Guns And Criminals

… Nets Drugs, Guns And Criminals May 06, 2011 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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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 …
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Investigation Takes Down New Breed Of Pill Mills In Florida

… Down New Breed Of Pill Mills In Florida June 27, 2012 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 …
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Leadership

November 28, 2025
… Director for Mexico, Canada, and Central America. Prior to joining DEA, Mr. Cole was a certified Police Officer in the … jurisdictions; a deep understanding of DEA’s culture and how to lead collaboratively within it; the international … C. Goumenis Bio | Washington, DC Division Page No No Show Title No No …
November 28, 2025
STORY

“Trash Can” Drug Threat in Mid-Atlantic

August 13, 2021
… trend. What you should know about “trash cans” and how these plastic capsules, haphazardly packed with deadly … Other times, the vials contain a lethal dose of fentanyl. How big is the threat? Use of these “trash cans” has spread …
August 13, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces enhanced tool for registered drug manufacturers and distributors to combat opioid crisis

… DEA announces enhanced tool for registered drug manufacturers and distributors to combat opioid crisis February 26, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
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Spice/K2, Synthetic Marijuana

Spice/ K2, Synthetic Marijuana

January 22, 2025
K2 and Spice are just two of the many trade names or brands for synthetic designer drugs that are intended to mimic THC, the main psychoactive ingredient of marijuana. These designer synthetic drugs are from the synthetic cannabinoid class of drugs that are often marketed and sold under the guise...
January 22, 2025
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Senior Citizens

December 23, 2024
… Story Prescription Opioids DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen an increase in illegal online pharmacies selling and shipping counterfeit pills …
December 23, 2024
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Recruitment
April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023

MSU Virtual Criminal Justice Career Fair

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
East Lansing, MI
This is a VIRTUAL career fair held by MSU. DEA representatives will be attending as a guest employer. We do not control the attendance requirements. Please, register via www.joinhandshake.com to join this event. You may contact the Detroit Field Division Recruiter with any questions at DetroitSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov
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Recruitment
February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

Michigan State University VIRTUAL Criminal Justice Career Fair

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
VIRTUAL, MI
This is a VIRTUAL career fair held by MSU. DEA representatives will be attending as a guest employer. We do not control the attendance requirements. Please, register via www.joinhandshake.com to join this event. You may contact the Detroit Field Division Recruiter with any questions at DetroitSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov