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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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South Carolina Man Who Orchestrated Drug Deals by Phone from State Prison Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison

… to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison 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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Leader of Colombian Criminal Organization Pleads Guilty to Sending Over 19,000 Kilograms of Cocaine Via Semi-Submersible Vessels to Sinaloa Cartel

… Vessels to Sinaloa Cartel 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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Orlando Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison

… Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison 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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Arizona and Nevada Men Indicted for Conspiring to Distribute Meth

… for Conspiring to Distribute Meth March 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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Tampa Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years for Fentanyl Conspiracy

… Than 12 Years for Fentanyl Conspiracy March 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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Training
November 04, 2021
November 04, 2021

Workplace Community Engagement Training

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
Albuquerque, NM
Join DEA El Paso and CADCA for our 2-Day Workplace Community Engagement Training. CADCA’s Workplace Engagement training is designed to help assist companies and other organizations to address problematic substance use and misuse in the workplace. Organizations, large and small, are looking at creating healthy, safe, and productive environments for...
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Training
September 17, 2021
September 17, 2021

Prevention Training: Youth Leadership Core Essentials Training

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (EDT)
Join DEA Los Angeles and CADCA for our 3-Day Virtual Youth Leadership Core Essentials Training and 1-Day Photovoice. In the Core Essentials Course (CE), youth gain foundational knowledge and skills to become “change agents” within local communities while building youth and adult partnerships. Trainers, during this course, work to empower...
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Designer Drugs

Bath Salts

January 21, 2025
Synthetic stimulants often referred to as “bath salts” are from the synthetic cathinone class of drugs. Synthetic cathinones are central nervous stimulants and are designed to mimic effects similar to those produced by cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA (ecstasy). These substances are often marketed as “bath salts,” “research chemicals,” “plant food,”...
January 21, 2025
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Fentanyl

April 21, 2026
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an analgesic (pain relief) and anesthetic. It is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin as an analgesic.
April 21, 2026
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Suburban Chicago Man Charged with Trafficking Firearms and Drugs

… Trafficking Firearms and Drugs February 20, 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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Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Causing Death

… in Federal Prison for Causing Death December 12, 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 …
GENERAL INFORMATION

The History of Red Ribbon Week

March 28, 2025
… High School in Calexico, California in 1966, and in 1968 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving in the Marine … officer, and an Imperial County Deputy Sheriff.  Kiki joined the Drug Enforcement Administration in June of 1974. …
March 28, 2025
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Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Illegally Selling Millions Of Prescription Pills On The Internet

… Pills On The Internet September 06, 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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Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

January 22, 2025
Stimulant that speeds up body’s system that comes as pill or powder. Available in prescription as Desoxyn® to treat obesity and ADHD. Crystal meth resembles glass fragments and is an illegally altered version of the prescription drug that is cooked with over-the-counter drugs in meth labs.
January 22, 2025
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Hallucinogen

LSD

January 22, 2025
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a potent hallucinogen that has a high potential for abuse and currently has no accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
January 22, 2025
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Cannabis

Marijuana

January 22, 2025
Mind-altering psychoactive drug. Dry, shredded, green/brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds and leaves from the cannabis sativa plant. THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main ingredient that produces the psychoactive effect. Addictive.
January 22, 2025
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Inside The Golden Triangle

… Inside The Golden Triangle October 01, 2012 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Get Smart About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Please join the DEA Museum for the second lecture of the Fall 2012 …
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Leader of Fenta-Pill Pressing Operation Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Federal Prison

… Than 21 Years in Federal Prison November 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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Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison

… Than 10 Years in Federal Prison November 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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Tallahassee Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Possessing Methamphetamine with the Intent to Distribute It

… with the Intent to Distribute It November 16, 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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Jury Convicts Pinellas Man of Trafficking Fentanyl

… Man of Trafficking Fentanyl November 16, 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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Osceola County Convicted Felon Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Firearm and Drug Offenses

… for Firearm and Drug Offenses November 16, 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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Dark Web Narcotics Traffickers Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Illegal Drugs in Exchange for Cryptocurrency

… in Exchange for Cryptocurrency September 09, 2021 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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Diversion Investigator Careers

January 22, 2025
… series position within the DEA. Diversion Investigators enforce the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the Chemical … should be 20/40 (uncorrected or corrected with glasses or contact lenses). Near vision should be 20/25 and must be … Investigation, and comply with DEA's Drug Policy. How do I apply? Applications for Diversion Investigator …
January 22, 2025
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

… Medications Across the Country November 10, 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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Career Criminal Sentenced to 21+ Years for Meth Trafficking

… to 21+ Years for Meth Trafficking April 03, 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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Depressants

Rohypnol

January 25, 2025
Rohypnol® is a trade name for flunitrazepam, a CNS depressant that belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Flunitrazepam is also marketed as generic preparations and other trade name products outside of the United States. Like other benzodiazepines, Rohypnol® produces sedative-hypnotic, anti-anxiety, and muscle relaxant effects. This drug...
January 25, 2025
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Treasury sanctions Argentina-based Goldpharma drug trafficking and money laundering organization

… and money laundering organization May 23, 2019 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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Jacksonville Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine

… to Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine October 27, 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 …