DRUG FACT SHEET

Flakka (alpha-PVP)

October 08, 2024
Designer Drugs
Flakka (alpha-PVP), is a dangerous drug that is similar to the street drug commonly known as bath salts. Flakka is typically white or pink in color, and is found in crystal form.
October 08, 2024
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Museum
May 02, 2019
May 02, 2019

Who We Are and What We Do: Forensics

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM (EDT)
Arlington, VA
Take a peek into the inner workings of the Drug Enforcement Administration in our 2019 lecture series “Who We Are and What We Do.” Join Elizabeth L. Maurer, Curator of Education for the DEA Museum at a panel discussion with members of the Forensics staff from around the country. Contact...
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Training
November 04, 2021
November 04, 2021

Workplace Community Engagement Training

5:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Albuquerque, NM
Join DEA El Paso and CADCA for our 2-Day 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. Organizations, large and small, are looking at creating healthy, safe, and productive environments for...
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Training
September 17, 2021
September 17, 2021

Prevention Training: Youth Leadership Core Essentials Training

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
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Join DEA Los Angeles and CADCA for our 3-Day Virtual Youth Leadership Core Essentials Training and 1-Day Photovoice. In the Core Essentials Course (CE), youth gain foundational knowledge and skills to become “change agents” within local communities while building youth and adult partnerships. Trainers, during this course, work to empower...
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Media
June 12, 2021
June 12, 2021

VIRTUAL EVENT - What Every Family Needs to Know about Opioids

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
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VIRTUAL EVENT - What Every Family Needs to Know about Opioids, with DEA Wichita's Greg Anderson, will examine the opioid epidemic from a local perspective and focus on how this crisis impacts our schools, families, law enforcement and healthcare systems. Our expert panel will answer your questions about how addiction...
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Community Event
April 24, 2021
April 24, 2021

DEA Washington Division National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
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Join the DEA Washington Division and our local law enforcement partners as we host the 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA Washington Division and our partners will host collection sites to collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and...
PRESS RELEASE

Three Chinese Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Five Employees Charged with Conspiring to Manufacture Fentanyl

June 23, 2023
… Conspiring to Manufacture Fentanyl June 23, 2023 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 …
June 23, 2023
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Recruitment
May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

RecruitMilitary Hiring Event (In-Person)

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
MacDill Air Force Base, FL
RecruitMilitary is excited to present our inaugural veteran recruiting event in MacDill Air Force Base. We look forward to having you join us and help make the event a great success for area veterans and companies. Download Attendee Flyer
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Recruitment
October 06, 2022
October 06, 2022

Wartburg College Career and Internship Showcase

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Waverly, IA
Join DEA recruiters at the Wartburg College Career and Internship Showcase Thursday, October 6, beginning at 11:30 a.m. We’re looking for people with different skill sets, but all with the same mind set – to keep drugs out of our communities. Careers with DEA include agents, diversion investigators, forensic scientists...
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Prescription For Disaster

October 18, 2018
Publication
… don’t understand the dangers.  Prescription for Disaster: How Teens Abuse Medicine  is a guide that helps parents and … for parents and caregivers,  Prescription for Disaster: How Teens Abuse Medicine  presents prescription drug basics, …
October 18, 2018
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Wisconsin Woman Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Conspiracy Role

January 27, 2022
… 5 Years for Drug Conspiracy Role January 27, 2022 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 …
January 27, 2022
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Connecticut Pharmacies Pay $90,000 To Settle Allegations Under The Controlled Substances Act

December 11, 2013
… The Controlled Substances Act December 11, 2013 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen … St Room E-400 Boston , MA 02203 United States New England Contacts New England Quick Links Press Releases Local …
December 11, 2013
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DEA Philadelphia Field Division Conducts Town Hall Meeting In Haverford Township About The Dangers Of Heroin And Prescription Drug Abuse

October 07, 2015
… And Prescription Drug Abuse October 07, 2015 Philadelphia Contact Info Contact Us (215) 861-3474 (215) 861-3474 Media … 10224 Philadelphia , PA 19106 United States Philadelphia Contacts Philadelphia Operation Engage Philadelphia …
October 07, 2015
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Community Event
August 07, 2020 - August 08, 2020
August 07, 2020 - August 08, 2020

Let's Ride! Cycling to Crush Drugs

11:30 PM - 4:00 AM (EDT)
St. Charles, MO
The Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis Division will join the St. Charles, Missouri, Kiwanis on Aug. 8 for “Cycling for Our Children,” as a sponsor to the bike ride that supports youth drug education. The bike ride is a fundraiser that supports Addiction is Real, a non-profit organization whose mission...
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DEA and Mural Arts Philadelphia Collaborate on Public Arts Project as Part of 360 Strategy

September 11, 2018
… a mural in the city of Philadelphia. ASAC Ellerman was joined by members of  the Mural Arts Philadelphia program …
September 11, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Heading into Summer, DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division on Record-Setting Fentanyl Pace

May 31, 2024
… on Record-Setting Fentanyl Pace May 31, 2024 Rocky Mountain Contact Info Contact Us (720) 895-4040 571-387-5079 Steffan … Centennial Denver , CO 80112 United States Rocky Mountain Contacts Rocky Mountain Quick Links Press Releases Local …
May 31, 2024
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It’s a New Year for a New Museum

January 12, 2022
… a virtual mission, inspect intriguing artifacts, and learn how DEA responds across the globe.  Children can participate … and become “Junior Special Agents.”  Everyone can learn how to be Agents of Change.  To book a tour or school field …
January 12, 2022
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Task Force Investigation Results In Whittier-Area Gang Members Being Named In Federal Narcotics Trafficking Indictment

October 18, 2011
… Task Force Investigation Results In Whittier-Area Gang Members … Trafficking Indictment October 18, 2011 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa …
October 18, 2011
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Area Residents Turn In Tons Of Unused Medication During DEA’s Seventh National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

November 06, 2013
… Drug Take-Back Day November 06, 2013 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 …
November 06, 2013
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Fourth Honduran National Extradited to the U.S. in Prosecution of Tenderloin District Drug Trafficking Organization

May 09, 2024
… Drug Trafficking Organization May 09, 2024 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 …
May 09, 2024
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Recruitment
March 01, 2023
March 01, 2023

University of Nebraska-Omaha Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair

6:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EST)
Omaha, NE
Join DEA at the University of Nebraska-Omaha's Criminal Justice Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 1. This fair allows employers to connect with students and alumni who are seeking internship opportunities and full-time positions in the field of Criminal Justice. Location: College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS)...
GENERAL INFORMATION

Houston News 2007

July 15, 2021
… Houston News 2007 November 28, 2007 DEA Joins City of Houston in Candlelight Vigil October 19, 2007 …
July 15, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

Philadelphia News 2009

July 15, 2021
… Pressure Point April 7, 2009 Operation Pressure Point: DEA Joins Philadelphia Police in Initiative to Combat Drugs and …
July 15, 2021
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Ross Ulbricht, A/k/a “Dread Pirate Roberts,” Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To Life In Prison

May 29, 2015
… Federal Court To Life In Prison May 29, 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 …
May 29, 2015
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Dark Web Dealer of Meth, Heroin Heads to Prison

February 29, 2024
… of Meth, Heroin Heads to Prison February 29, 2024 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 … 16th Street St. Louis , MO 63103 United States St. Louis Contacts St. Louis Quick Links Press Releases Local …
February 29, 2024
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California Couple Sentenced to Prison for Mail Order Drug Trafficking

March 19, 2025
… Prison for Mail Order Drug Trafficking March 19, 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 …
March 19, 2025
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Seizure Of Additional $28 Million Worth Of Bitcoins Belonging To Ross William Ulbricht, Alleged Owner And Operator Of “Silk Road” Website

October 25, 2013
… Operator Of “Silk Road” Website October 25, 2013 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 …
October 25, 2013
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Eight East Bay residents charged with crimes related to drug distribution scheme

December 16, 2020
… to drug distribution scheme December 16, 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 …
December 16, 2020
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California Man Supplying Pure Methamphetamine To Reno, Nevada Area Sentenced To 19a½ Years In Prison

October 21, 2014
… California Man Supplying Pure Methamphetamine To Reno, Nevada … To 19a½ Years In Prison October 21, 2014 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa …
October 21, 2014
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Environmental Management Programs

March 28, 2025
… and management of the ACS Program in states that have joined the program. All participating states are provided …
March 28, 2025