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Alert - Extortion Scam - Alert

January 08, 2013
… Alert - Extortion Scam - Alert January 08, 2013 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 …
January 08, 2013
STORY

The Overdose Crisis in the DMV

February 17, 2021
Fentanyl Opioids
… The Overdose Crisis in the DMV February 17, 2021 By Jarod A. Forget, Special Agent in Charge, DEA Washington Division … so. In the background of all of this coverage, however, another epidemic has been building. An epidemic … our efforts to take on this issue. Let’s talk about how. What the Experts Recommend In recent years, as we have …
February 17, 2021
STORY

Alert - Extortion Scam Targeting DEA Registrants

June 11, 2019
… Registrants should be aware that no DEA agent will ever contact members of the public by telephone to demand money … to suspend a registrant's DEA registration. If you are contacted by a person purporting to work for DEA and seeking … submit the information through “ Extortion Scam Online Reporting ” posted on the DEA Diversion Control …
June 11, 2019
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DEA proposes to reduce the amount of five opioids manufactured in 2020, marijuana quota for research increases by almost a third

September 11, 2019
… of five opioids manufactured in 2020, marijuana quota for research increases by almost a third September 11, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
September 11, 2019
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Attorney General William P. Barr announces updates in Operation Legend to include charges against 26 defendants alleged to operate a violent drug trafficking organization

September 22, 2020
… drug trafficking organization September 22, 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 22, 2020
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24 In Arkansas Charged In Nationwide Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action

July 13, 2017
… Care Fraud Enforcement Action July 13, 2017 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public … Lakeway Center New Orleans , LA United States New Orleans Contacts New Orleans Quick Links Press Releases Local …
July 13, 2017
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December 05, 2025
… Materials Fentanyl Free America is a national call to action. Here you’ll find ready-to-use materials that help every agency, school, community, … partner spread the message. Use them, share them, put them to work—because every voice raised against fentanyl brings …
December 05, 2025
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DEA Issues Letter to E-Commerce Companies on the Sale of Pill Presses Used to Make Fentanyl Pills

February 26, 2024
… Used to Make Fentanyl Pills February 26, 2024 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Just Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration today issued a letter to e-commerce …
February 26, 2024
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DRUG FACT SHEET

Hydromorphone

January 21, 2025
Narcotics (Opioids)
Hydromorphone belongs to a class of drugs called “opioids,” which includes morphine. It has an analgesic potency approximately two to eight times greater than that of morphine and has a rapid onset of action.
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Medical Professionals Performed Perfunctory Exams On Longshoremen And Filled Scripts For Narcotics In Elaborate Scheme To Rip Off Insurance Companies

December 18, 2013
… To Rip Off Insurance Companies December 18, 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 …
December 18, 2013
STORY

Violent drug organizations use human trafficking to expand profits

January 28, 2021
… use human trafficking to expand profits By Jarod Forget Special Agent in Charge, Washington D.C. Division … all of our federal, state, and local partners to combat. How can we protect our families from this? Do you know the … you can do the same. Next time you come across or are in contact with an addict or meet someone who exhibits the …
January 28, 2021
STORY

Methamphetamine Seizures Continue to Climb in the Midwest

July 10, 2019
Methamphetamine
… Methamphetamine Seizures Continue to Climb in the Midwest July 10, 2019 In 2005, the United States reached what was thought to be the peak of the methamphetamine epidemic. Thousands of … Agent in Charge Steve Bell said. “Purity is exactly that, how pure the actual product is. Potency is the effect the …
July 10, 2019
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DEA San Diego Recruiter

January 19, 2025
… DEA San Diego Recruiter DEA San Diego Recruiter Looking for qualified applicants in San Diego and Imperial County. … you do not reside in the San Diego area, you will need to contact the Special Agent Recruiter in the area where you … a career as a DEA Special Agent: Special Agent Career:  Join the DEA and make a difference in the safety of your …
January 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

March 13, 2019
… of alarming increase of scam calls March 13, 2019 Detroit Contact Info Contact Us (313) 234-4000 (571) 362-1498 Brian … 431 Howard Street Detroit , MI 48226 United States Detroit Contacts Detroit Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
March 13, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

October 07, 2019
… increase of scam calls October 07, 2019 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 …
October 07, 2019
DRUG FACT SHEET

Benzodiazepines

January 21, 2025
Depressants
Benzodiazepines are depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures. The most common benzodiazepines are the prescription drugs Valium®, Xanax®, Halcion®, Ativan®, and Klonopin®. Shorter-acting benzodiazepines used to manage insomnia include estazolam (ProSom®), flurazepam (Dalmane®), temazepam (Restoril®), and triazolam (Halcion®). Midazolam (Versed®), a short-acting...
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Guatemalan National Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Smuggle Over 6,000 Kilograms of Cocaine into the United States

December 21, 2023
… of Cocaine into the United States December 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 …
December 21, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

March 13, 2019
… of alarming increase of scam calls March 13, 2019 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 …
March 13, 2019
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DEA Arrests Two Individuals In Synthetic Drug Conspiracy Linked To An Overdose Death

August 29, 2017
… Linked To An Overdose Death August 29, 2017 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 …
August 29, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Two Waukegan Men Arrested In Connection With The Seizure Of Five Pounds Of Methamphetamine

November 07, 2012
… Of Five Pounds Of Methamphetamine November 07, 2012 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 …
November 07, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction

April 21, 2023
… Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction April 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 …
April 21, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Fort Myers Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Meth and Fentanyl Through the U.S. Mail

September 20, 2024
… and Fentanyl Through the U.S. Mail September 20, 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 …
September 20, 2024
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Sebring Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Possess and Distribute Cocaine

September 18, 2024
… to Possess and Distribute Cocaine September 18, 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 …
September 18, 2024
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Haines City Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More than 12 Years

September 16, 2024
… Sentenced to More than 12 Years September 16, 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 …
September 16, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Fentanyl Importer/Supplier and Sex Trafficker Sentenced to Life in Prison

August 20, 2024
… Sentenced to Life in Prison August 20, 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 …
August 20, 2024
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Dixie County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing 12 Pounds of Meth with Intent to Distribute

July 22, 2024
… of Meth with Intent to Distribute July 22, 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 …
July 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Woman Sentenced To 10 Years in Prison for Role in Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Scheme

July 22, 2024
… in Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Scheme July 22, 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 …
July 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Marion County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Meth and Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute

July 22, 2024
… and Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute July 22, 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 …
July 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl Resulting in Death

July 12, 2024
… Fentanyl Resulting in Death July 12, 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 …
July 12, 2024

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