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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
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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
PRESS RELEASE

California Man Supplying Pure Methamphetamine To Reno, Nevada Area Sentenced To 19a½ Years In Prison

… 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 …
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Training
February 03, 2020 - February 06, 2020
February 03, 2020 - February 06, 2020

Exploitation & Monitoring of Social Media for Law Enforcement Training Course (3-Day)

10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (EST)
Sykesville, MD
Hosted by: the DEA Washington Division and the National Domestic Communication Assistance Center (NDCAC) Course Description: This innovative course provides Criminal Investigators, State & Local Officers, Intel Analysts, Diversion Investigators, and other investigators involved in investigations using open source technology, a fast-paced, hands-on look at social media investigative tools geared...
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Founder of New York Narcotics Delivery Service Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison for Causing Three Overdose Deaths

… Causing Three Overdose Deaths February 28, 2024 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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Dark Web Narcotics Traffickers Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Illegal Drugs in Exchange for Cryptocurrency

… in Exchange for Cryptocurrency September 09, 2021 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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Palomar Hospital Pays $250,000 for Diverting Fentanyl

… $250,000 for Diverting Fentanyl June 03, 2024 San Diego Contact Info Contact Us (858) 616-4100 (571) 324-6204 Kelly … Avenue San Diego , CA 92123-1672 United States San Diego Contacts San Diego Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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Panama City Physician Pays $225,000 to Settle Allegations that He Overprescribed Controlled Substances

… Overprescribed Controlled Substances March 21, 2023 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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Physician Agrees to $190,731 Settlement Relating to Controlled Substances Act Claims

… to Controlled Substances Act Claims February 24, 2023 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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DEA Announces Three New Telemedicine Rules that Continue to Open Access to Telehealth Treatment while Protecting Patients

… while Protecting Patients January 16, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Just Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is announcing three new rules to …
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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
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Community Event
July 09, 2021
July 09, 2021

The 11th Annual “Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence” Anti-Violence Youth Summit

6:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
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The 11th Annual “Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence” Anti-Violence Youth Summit will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 10 am- 3 pm. The virtual doors will open at 9:00 a.m. This event will be filled with dynamic speakers, entertainment, and invaluable information and resources for our youth...
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Lead Defendant Pleads Guilty in Waycross-Area Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Drug Trafficking Conspiracy July 29, 2022 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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Loudon man sentenced to 50 months for methamphetamine trafficking

… for methamphetamine trafficking May 01, 2019 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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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29

… Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29 April 28, 2025 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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Drug Enforcement Administration Set to Recruit and Educate at the College World Series ™ in Omaha

… Drug Enforcement Administration Set to Recruit and Educate at the College World Series ™ in Omaha June 13, 2024 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily …
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 20, 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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DEA Albuquerque Office Partners with Bernalillo County to Host Free Training for Employers

… to Host Free Training for Employers June 28, 2023 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 …
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Federal Officials Participate In New Mexico Pharmacists Association’s Mid-Winter Meeting

… Association’s Mid-Winter Meeting January 25, 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 …
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Big Island Marijuana “Ministry” Operator Pleads Guilty To Drug And Tax Offenses

… To Drug And Tax Offenses September 27, 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 …
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DEA-Led Investigation Of Mexican DTO Results In Charges Against 28

… DTO Results In Charges Against 28 April 28, 2017 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 …
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Statement of Anne Milgram Administrator at a Hearing Entitled, “Drug Enforcement Administration Oversight”

January 23, 2025
… into the United States, and raise public awareness about how just one pill can kill. We have transformed our vision … customers with precursor chemicals and scientific know-how necessary to manufacture fentanyl.   Read Full Statement No No Show Title No …
January 23, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and NFL Alumni Health Team Up on Football’s Biggest Stage to Tackle the Fentanyl Crisis

… Tackle the Fentanyl Crisis February 03, 2026 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Administration and NFL Alumni Health (NFLAH) are joining forces to raise awareness about the dangers of …
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DEA Washington Division Issues Warning: “One Pill Can Kill”

… Warning: “One Pill Can Kill” June 29, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 … Suite 500 Washington , DC 20001 United States Washington Contacts Washington, DC Diversion Control Program Find your …
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Community Event
April 04, 2026
April 04, 2026

Easter Egg Hunt presented by Black Police Officers Association and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Omaha, NE
Join DEA at the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Black Police Officers Association and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The two-hour event on Saturday, April 4, at Miller Park Pavilion in Omaha, Nebraska, offers free food, raffle prizes bounce houses and more! Members of DEA will be on...
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2019 National Red Ribbon Rally

January 22, 2025
… October 7. First Lady of the United States Melania Trump joined Acting DEA Administrator Uttam Dhillon and other …
January 22, 2025
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Family Summit
June 20, 2024
June 20, 2024

New Jersey Field Division to Host Family Summit

5:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
New Brunswick, NJ
The DEA New Jersey Field Division will host its Family Summit on Thursday, June 20th, 2024, at Rutgers University - Center for Prevention Science, Cook Student Center, from 9am - 3pm. This free event is open to families who have been impacted by the opioid crisis and those who may...
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Drugs of Concern

Fake Prescription Pills

February 25, 2025
Many fake pills are made to look like prescription opioids – such as oxycodone (Oxycontin®, Percocet®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®) – but contain fentanyl or methamphetamine. Criminal drug networks are mass-producing fake pills and falsely marketing them as legitimate prescription pills to deceive the...
February 25, 2025
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Stimulants

Stimulants

January 25, 2025
Stimulants speed up the body’s systems. This class of drugs includes: Prescription drugs such as amphetamines [Adder- all® and Dexedrine®], methylphenidate [Concerta® and Ritalin®], diet aids [such as Didrex®, Bontril®, Preludin®, Fastin®, Adipex P®, Ionomin®, and Meridia®] and other illicitly used drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, methcathinone, and other synthetic...
January 25, 2025
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Stimulants

Amphetamines

January 21, 2025
Amphetamines are stimulants that speed up the body’s system. Some are legally prescribed and used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
January 21, 2025

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