PRESS RELEASE

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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Recruitment
July 21, 2025 - July 22, 2025
July 21, 2025 - July 22, 2025

Arizona Narcotic Officers Association (ANOA) 37th Annual Training Conference & Vendor Show

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (EDT)
Phoenix, AZ
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be participating in the ANOA 37th Annual Training Conference and Vendor Show. Visit our booth to learn about the 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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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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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 03, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin … , KY 40223 United States dealouisville Louisville Contacts Louisville Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

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

… the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 03, 2025 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 - …
PRESS RELEASE

Fentanyl Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison

… Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison June 05, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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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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Steilacoom, Washington, Couple Sentenced to Prison for Leading Drug Trafficking Ring Tied to Aryan Prison Gangs

… Ring Tied to Aryan Prison Gangs July 02, 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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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 …
STORY

Remembering Our Fallen

July 28, 2025
… gratitude for their service and sacrifices. We reflect on how they lived their lives and the impact they had on all of …
July 28, 2025
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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

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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Recruitment
June 13, 2025 - June 15, 2025
June 13, 2025 - June 15, 2025

2025 College Baseball World Series ™

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EDT)
Omaha, NE
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be participating in the College Baseball World Series Exhibitor Event. 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...
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Day on Saturday, October 25th October 22, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin … , KY 40223 United States dealouisville Louisville Contacts Louisville Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Back Day on Saturday, October 25th October 22, 2025 Detroit Contact Info Contact Us (313) 234-4000 (571) 362-1498 … 431 Howard Street Detroit , MI 48226 United States Detroit Contacts Detroit Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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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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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Back Day on Saturday, October 25th October 21, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 571-362-3458 … Atlanta , GA 30341 United States deaatlantadiv/ Atlanta Contacts Atlanta Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Day on Saturday, October 25th October 21, 2025 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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Recruitment
June 24, 2025 - June 25, 2025
June 24, 2025 - June 25, 2025

39th Annual Police Security Expo

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
Atlantic City, NJ
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be participating in the 39th Annual - Police Security Expo 2025. 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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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
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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

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

… Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 03, 2025 Detroit Contact Info Contact Us (313) 234-4000 (571) 362-1498 … 431 Howard Street Detroit , MI 48226 United States Detroit Contacts Detroit Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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 …
LANDING PAGE

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
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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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Museum
December 10, 2020
December 10, 2020

DEA Museum Lecture Series: The Kingpin Strategy

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EST)
Former Administrator Robert C. Bonner joins us in the first installment of the Drug Enforcement Administration Museum & Visitor Center’s fiscal year 2021 lecture series Disrupt, Dismantle, and Destroy. Mr. Bonner will speak about leading DEA as it put the “Kingpin Strategy” into place in the early 1990s to combat...
PRESS RELEASE

Richmond Felon Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Latest Firearms Conviction

… Latest Firearms Conviction December 16, 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 …
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 …