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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 03, 2025 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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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 03, 2025 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily … 571-387-4625 NE-SD.Diversion.registration@dea.gov Division Contacts Iowa Cedar Rapids - (319) 393-6075 Des Moines - …
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Recruitment
June 12, 2025
June 12, 2025

RecruitMilitary – Houston Veterans Job Fair

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
Houston, TX
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be participating in the RecruitMilitary – Houston Veterans Job Fair. Visit our booth to learn about DEA’s mission and explore impactful career opportunities. Discover how you can make a difference – our team looks forward to connecting with you. For additional details about the...
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 03, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 571-362-0582 Joshua … University Drive Phoenix , AZ 85034 United States Phoenix Contacts Phoenix Operation Engage Glendale Eliminating the …
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BGF Leader Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Participating In A Racketeering Conspiracy

… A Racketeering Conspiracy October 19, 2011 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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Ten Arrested In New York “Bath Salts” Round-Up

… In New York “Bath Salts” Round-Up June 28, 2011 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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Three Large Fentanyl Packing Mills Dismantled in the Bronx and Manhattan: Up to 90 Pounds of Fentanyl and Two Guns Seized

… of Fentanyl and Two Guns Seized April 10, 2026 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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Recruitment
June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025

RecruitMilitary – Job Fair at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EDT)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be participating in the RecruitMilitary – Job Fair at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Visit our booth to learn about DEA’s mission and explore impactful career opportunities. Discover how you can make a difference – our team looks forward to connecting with you. For additional details...
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Recruitment
June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025

RecruitMilitary – Job Fair at Fort Carson

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
Fort Carson, CO
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be participating in the RecruitMilitary – Job Fair at Fort Carson. Visit our booth to learn about DEA’s mission and explore impactful career opportunities. Discover how you can make a difference – our team looks forward to connecting with you. For additional details about...
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Recruitment
June 05, 2025
June 05, 2025

RecruitMilitary – Atlanta Veterans Job Fair

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
Atlanta, GA
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be participating in the RecruitMilitary – Atlanta Veterans Job Fair. Visit our booth to learn about DEA’s mission and explore impactful career opportunities. Discover how you can make a difference – our team looks forward to connecting with you. For additional details about the...
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Recruitment
June 05, 2025
June 05, 2025

RecruitMilitary – Job Fair at Naval Air Station Jacksonville

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
Jacksonville, FL
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be participating in the RecruitMilitary – Job Fair at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. Visit our booth to learn about DEA’s mission and explore impactful career opportunities. Discover how you can make a difference – our team looks forward to connecting with you. For...
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Recruitment
June 05, 2025
June 05, 2025

RecruitMilitary – Job Fair at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be participating in the RecruitMilitary – Job Fair at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Visit our booth to learn about DEA’s mission and explore impactful career opportunities. Discover how you can make a difference – our team looks forward to connecting with you. For additional...
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Recruitment
June 04, 2025
June 04, 2025

RecruitMilitary – Job Fair at Schofield Barracks, HI

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
Schofield Barracks, HI
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be participating in the RecruitMilitary – Job Fair at Schofield Barracks, HI. Visit our booth to learn about DEA’s mission and explore impactful career opportunities. Discover how you can make a difference – our team looks forward to connecting with you. For additional details...
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Launches Bold Bilateral Initiative to Dismantle Cartel Gatekeepers and Combat Synthetic Drug Trafficking

… DEA Launches Bold Bilateral Initiative to Dismantle Cartel Gatekeepers and Combat Synthetic Drug Trafficking August 18, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
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Drugs of Concern

DXM

January 21, 2025
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a cough suppressant found in more than 120 over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications, either alone or in combination with other drugs such as analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen), antihistamines (e.g., chlorpheniramine), decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine), and/ or expectorants (e.g., guaifenesin).
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Hampton Roads heroin trafficker sentenced to over 23 years in prison

… to over 23 years in prison December 10, 2025 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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Eleven Indicted For Conspiring To Distribute Controlled Substances In Alaska

… Controlled Substances In Alaska July 26, 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 …
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Pink Cocaine

December 27, 2024
… are not known until a sample is tested. It is likely, however, that pink cocaine contains no cocaine. DEA … food dye or colored baking powder. Pink Cocaine in Solvent How widespread is Pink Cocaine? Currently, pink cocaine is …
December 27, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

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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Virginia & Federal Authorities Disrupt Colombian Drug Supply to U.S.

… Colombian Drug Supply to U.S. July 22, 2005 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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Felon who Supplied Fentanyl that Resulted in One Fatal and Two Nonfatal Overdoses Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

… Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison November 24, 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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Three More Lows Gang Members Charged with RICO Conspiracy and Murder

… with RICO Conspiracy and Murder August 27, 2025 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily … 571-387-4625 NE-SD.Diversion.registration@dea.gov Division Contacts Iowa Cedar Rapids - (319) 393-6075 Des Moines - …
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Synthetic Opioids

Synthetic Opioids

January 25, 2025
Synthetic opioids are substances that are synthesized in a laboratory and that act on the same targets in the brain as natural opioids (e.g., morphine and codeine) to produce analgesic (pain relief) effects. In contrast, natural opioids are naturally occurring substances extracted from the seed pod of certain varieties of...
January 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Major Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution And Money Laundering

… And Money Laundering December 31, 2014 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

Los Angeles Roundup Targets 38th Street Gang

… Targets 38th Street Gang February 01, 2011 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … Ruth Morales 213-604-2083 Ruth.M.Morales@dea.gov Division Contacts California Riverside - (951) 328-6000 Santa Ana - …
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Community Event
May 09, 2023
May 09, 2023

Lunch & Learn: Facts About Fentanyl

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)
Overland Park, KS
Learn about the changing drug landscape and how illicit fentanyl in fake prescription pills is the driving force behind hardships and loss among the Kansas City community. Obtain the latest facts about fentanyl, how to identify an opioid overdose, and what you can do for a loved one at risk...
PRESS RELEASE

Fourth Honduran National Extradited to the U.S. in Prosecution of Tenderloin District Drug Trafficking Organization

… Drug Trafficking Organization May 09, 2024 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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Cocaine Smuggler who Led Law Enforcement on High-Speed Chase Sentenced to Decade in Federal Prison

… to Decade in Federal Prison March 19, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Recruitment
May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

RecruitMilitary Hiring Event (In-Person)

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
MacDill Air Force Base, FL
RecruitMilitary is excited to present our inaugural veteran recruiting event in MacDill Air Force Base. We look forward to having you join us and help make the event a great success for area veterans and companies. Download Attendee Flyer
PRESS RELEASE

DEA And USPIS Investigation Leads To Indictment Of 28 Individuals For Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute Marijuana

… Intent To Distribute Marijuana September 27, 2011 Caribbean Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-4700 (787) 475-4504 Tony … Guaynabo San Juan , PR 00968-1743 United States Caribbean Contacts Caribbean Quick Links Press Releases Local …