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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

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
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

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 …
PRESS RELEASE

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 … an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   …
PRESS RELEASE

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 …
PRESS RELEASE

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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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 …
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 Seattle Field Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… National Fentanyl Awareness Day April 29, 2026 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 … Us 300 5th Avenue Seattle , WA 98104 United States Seattle Contacts Seattle Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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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.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (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...
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

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (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...
DRUG FACT SHEET
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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
PRESS RELEASE

Pinellas Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

… Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison February 02, 2024 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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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
PRESS RELEASE

Local pain management doctor going to prison for 70 months for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud

… substances and health care fraud October 15, 2020 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

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
PRESS RELEASE

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

… 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 …
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Operation Legend: Update on federal charges

… 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 …
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Omaha DEA announces successful month in drug enforcement

… Omaha DEA announces successful month in drug enforcement August 09, 2018 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily …
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Museum
September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019

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

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 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...
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Community Event
April 20, 2026
April 20, 2026

Iowa Drug Endangered Children Conference

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
Ankeny, IA
Who are drug endangered children? Iowa DEC defines drug endangered children as children who are at risk of suffering physical harm or neglect as a result of illegal drug use, possession, manufacturing, cultivation, or distribution. They may also be children whose caretakers' substance misuse interferes with his or her ability...
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Community Event
April 07, 2026
April 07, 2026

The Risks Are Real: The Truth About Fentanyl & Fake Pills

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
A National Virtual School Assembly Date: April 7, 2026 Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm ET Where: Virtual Event Broadcast live from Nashville, TN — site of the Rx Summit! Attention Middle & High School Educators! Join classrooms nationwide for a powerful, FREE, one-hour virtual program designed to educate students about the...
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Community Event
September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

The Power and Impact of Illegal Drugs

6:00 PM - 8:30 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

Fall River Man Convicted of Drug Distribution Resulting in Death of a Minor and the Sale of Drugs and Machineguns on Telegram App

… Machineguns on Telegram App January 06, 2026 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 …