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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
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...
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 …
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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 …
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
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 … an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   …
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Recruitment
November 03, 2022
November 03, 2022

Bowling Green State University Public Service Career Fair (VIRTUAL)

2:00 PM - 4:00 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...
LANDING PAGE

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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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 …
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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
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
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Recruitment
April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023

MSU Virtual Criminal Justice Career Fair

3:00 PM - 6:00 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

3:00 PM - 6:00 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
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

… Prevention and Awareness Day August 19, 2022 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 …
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Operation Fallen Hero – Operation Bombardier

… Hero – Operation Bombardier February 24, 2011 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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Seven Sentenced In Federal Court For Conspiracy To Traffic In Marijuana, Hashish And Ecstasy, Using The U.S. Mail To Facilitate Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

… Trafficking And Money Laundering July 23, 2013 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen … Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New England Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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Designer Drugs

Flakka (alpha-PVP)

October 08, 2024
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
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Teams Up with Viking Motorsports To Drive Home the Importance of A Fentanyl Free America

… of A Fentanyl Free America April 29, 2026 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), joins Administrator Cole in support of the No. 99 Fentanyl …
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Three Chinese Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Five Employees Charged with Conspiring to Manufacture Fentanyl

… 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 …
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Media
June 12, 2021
June 12, 2021

VIRTUAL EVENT - What Every Family Needs to Know about Opioids

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
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...
PRESS RELEASE

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

… 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 …
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Ross Ulbricht, A/k/a “Dread Pirate Roberts,” Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To Life In Prison

… 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 …
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Community Event
June 06, 2026
June 06, 2026

Operation Engage: Center for Urban Youth and Family Development Family Fun Day

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Detroit, MI
The DEA Detroit Field Division will join our partners at the Center for Urban Youth and Family Development for their annual Kickball Tournament & Community Policing Event. DEA personnel will be on hand to share information with caregivers on current drug trends facing youth and young adults as the summer...
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Community Event
March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020

Chasing the Dragon Showing and Panel Discussion

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
Jefferson City, MO
Join DEA in Jefferson City for a showing of “Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict” and a panel discussion with the FBI and Compass Health Network.
PRESS RELEASE

Dark Web Dealer of Meth, Heroin Heads to Prison

… 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 …
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California Couple Sentenced to Prison for Mail Order Drug Trafficking

… 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 …
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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

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM (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

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (EDT)
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...
PRESS RELEASE

Wisconsin Woman Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Conspiracy Role

… 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 …