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PRESS RELEASE

Ten-Time Convicted Felon Who Trafficked Fentanyl Causing Deaths Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison

… to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison January 12, 2022 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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Treasury Designates Columbian Narcotics Trafficker

… Columbian Narcotics Trafficker February 19, 2014 Dallas Contact Info Contact Us (214) 366-6900 571-324-7481 … Boulevard, East Dallas , TX 75220 United States Dallas Contacts Dallas Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Alert - Extortion Scam - Alert

… 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 …
STORY

Law enforcement agency cooperation strikes a blow to the crime element in Roswell, New Mexico

January 08, 2021
… Post of Duty (POD) in Roswell in October 2019. “DEA agents joined forces with local, state, tribal and other federal …
January 08, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Washington Division participates in National Night Out

January 22, 2025
… staff from offices all around D.C., Maryland, and Virginia joined community organizers, neighbors, and law enforcement partners this week to participate in National … Norfolk to D.C. to Baltimore and beyond, DEA’s local law enforcement and community partners hosted events with food, …
January 22, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

New York Leadership

July 12, 2022
… trust, transparency, and partnership. Mr. Tarentino joined the DEA in 1998 after serving as an Officer in the …
July 12, 2022
STORY
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Methamphetamine

DEA Acting Administrator Tim Shea visits Tallahassee, Florida

October 06, 2020
DEA Acting Administrator Tim Shea visits Tallahassee, Florida Remarks by DEA Acting Administrator Tim Shea Tallahassee, Florida - October 6, 2020 Remarks by DEA Acting Administrator Tim Shea Tallahassee, Florida - October 6, 2020 October 06, 2020 Remarks …
October 06, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA’s Acting Administrator Timothy Shea travels to Florida offices

July 15, 2021
DEA’s Acting Administrator Timothy Shea travels to Florida offices DEA’s Acting Administrator Timothy Shea travels to Florida offices DEA’s Acting Administrator Timothy Shea travels to Florida offices Jacksonville, Florida - October 7, 2020 On Wednesday, …
July 15, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

Protecting the U.S. Homeland: Fighting the Flow from the Southwest Border

January 23, 2025
… into the United States, and raise public awareness about how just one pill can kill. We have transformed our vision … and Mexico with the precursor chemicals and scientific know-how necessary to make fentanyl.   The Drug Poisoning … in every state in the country.   Read Full Statement No No Show Title No …
January 23, 2025
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
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Issues Letter to E-Commerce Companies on the Sale of Pill Presses Used to Make Fentanyl Pills

… 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 …
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DEA Chicago Division Welcomes New Special Agent in Charge

… New Special Agent in Charge August 07, 2025 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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Convicted Felon Sentenced For Planning Murder

… Felon Sentenced For Planning Murder October 10, 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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Fentanyl Opioids

The Overdose Crisis in the DMV

February 17, 2021
… 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
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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

… 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 …
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Student & Entry Level Careers

March 03, 2026
… of student and entry level positions. Entry Level Positions For career opportunities please visit  USAjobs.gov . Employment Requirements To qualify for employment with DEA, applicants must not … Application Process Step 1: Application Submission  Contact the local DEA office to inquire and apply to open …
March 03, 2026
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Recruitment
June 18, 2024
June 18, 2024

RecruitMilitary - Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans

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Online Recruiting Event Open to all U.S. Military Job Seekers and Spouses. Those who have served in the U.S. military and their spouses. This includes active duty, retired, separated, veterans, National Guard and Reserve. Those veterans who are interested in careers the Eastern Region of the United States. For more...
PRESS RELEASE

Attorney General William P. Barr announces updates in Operation Legend to include charges against 26 defendants alleged to operate a violent drug trafficking organization

… 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 …
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24 In Arkansas Charged In Nationwide Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action

… 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 …
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Promotional Materials

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
DRUG FACT SHEET
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Hydromorphone

March 10, 2026
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.
March 10, 2026
PRESS RELEASE

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

… 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 …
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
PRESS RELEASE

DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

… 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 …
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DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

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

… 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 …
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DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

… 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 …
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DEA Arrests Two Individuals In Synthetic Drug Conspiracy Linked To An Overdose Death

… Linked To An Overdose Death August 29, 2017 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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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction

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

… 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 …

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