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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...
PRESS RELEASE

Founder of New York Narcotics Delivery Service Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison for Causing Three Overdose Deaths

February 28, 2024
… 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 …
February 28, 2024
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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...
PRESS RELEASE

Dark Web Narcotics Traffickers Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Illegal Drugs in Exchange for Cryptocurrency

September 09, 2021
… 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 …
September 09, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Lead Defendant Pleads Guilty in Waycross-Area Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

July 29, 2022
… Drug Trafficking Conspiracy July 29, 2022 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 … Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta Contacts Atlanta Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
July 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Loudon man sentenced to 50 months for methamphetamine trafficking

May 01, 2019
… for methamphetamine trafficking May 01, 2019 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 …
May 01, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Palomar Hospital Pays $250,000 for Diverting Fentanyl

June 03, 2024
… $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 …
June 03, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Panama City Physician Pays $225,000 to Settle Allegations that He Overprescribed Controlled Substances

March 21, 2023
… 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 …
March 21, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Physician Agrees to $190,731 Settlement Relating to Controlled Substances Act Claims

February 24, 2023
… 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 …
February 24, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29

April 28, 2025
… 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 …
April 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Set to Recruit and Educate at the College World Series ™ in Omaha

June 13, 2024
… 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 …
June 13, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Big Island Marijuana “Ministry” Operator Pleads Guilty To Drug And Tax Offenses

September 27, 2013
… 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 …
September 27, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Three New Telemedicine Rules that Continue to Open Access to Telehealth Treatment while Protecting Patients

January 16, 2025
… 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 …
January 16, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

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...
GENERAL INFORMATION

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 announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 20, 2020
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 20, 2020 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3700 (571) 362-6616 … 2nd Floor Newark , NJ 07102-4206 United States New Jersey Contacts New Jersey Quick Links Press Releases Local …
October 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Albuquerque Office Partners with Bernalillo County to Host Free Training for Employers

June 28, 2023
… 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 …
June 28, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Officials Participate In New Mexico Pharmacists Association’s Mid-Winter Meeting

January 25, 2015
… 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 …
January 25, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA-Led Investigation Of Mexican DTO Results In Charges Against 28

April 28, 2017
… 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 …
April 28, 2017
DRUG FACT SHEET

Fake Prescription Pills

February 25, 2025
Drugs of Concern
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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Community Event
September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

The Power and Impact of Illegal Drugs

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
St. Louis, MO
Join us for this family-friendly community event to raise awareness of the drug threats facing St. Louis City. Illegal drugs are directly responsible for the increase in violent crimes, overdose death, and the destruction of the family unit. Expect inspiring speakers with impactful stories. Meet community leaders, law enforcement and...
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Issues Warning: “One Pill Can Kill”

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

DEA Remembers Those We Lost During the Oklahoma City Bombing

April 11, 2025
… Louis, Missouri, in November 1987. Special Agent McCullough joined DEA on February 4, 1990, and, after completing Basic … Department of the Treasury.  She was 48 years old.  Fields joined the Federal Bureau of Narcotics on August 30, 1965, …
April 11, 2025
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Museum
September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019

DEA Museum Lecture Series: Who We Are and What We Do

3:00 AM - 4:00 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 DEA Professional and Administrative Support. DEA is comprised...
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Museum
July 10, 2019
July 10, 2019

Who We Are and What We Do: Diversion Control

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 three members of DEA Diversion Control. Diversion Investigators enforce...
DRUG FACT SHEET

Stimulants

January 25, 2025
Stimulants
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
DRUG FACT SHEET

Amphetamines

January 21, 2025
Stimulants
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
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Legend: Update on federal charges

September 04, 2020
… Update on federal charges September 04, 2020 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 …
September 04, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

East Bay man charged with fentanyl-laced pills that killed buyer

December 08, 2020
… pills that killed buyer December 08, 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 08, 2020

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