PRESS RELEASE

Former Mexican Mafia Member Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Cocaine

… in Federal Prison for Dealing Cocaine July 24, 2025 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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Stories

April 04, 2024
Stories Filter Stories Advanced Search Enter Keywords Below Filter Results Select To Narrow Search Results Drug Name Fentanyl (4) Methamphetamine (4) Heroin (2) Marijuana (Cannabis) (1) Opioids (1) Year 2026 (6) 2025 (12) 2024 (4) 2023 (8) 2022 (9) 2021 …
April 04, 2024
STORY

Overdose Death Investigations Challenge DEA Agents to Bring Justice

February 08, 2023
… (EMTs), detectives or medical examiner personnel. How they treat the scene is critical to the future … can be critical in developing leads regarding the victim’s contacts, behaviors and actions prior to death. “The many …
February 08, 2023
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Statement by the Administrator on DEA’s Settlement Agreement with Truepill Pharmacy

November 06, 2023
… patient safety.  Stimulants are important medications for both children and adults.  They are also Schedule II … chain—including doctors, pharmacies, and corporate platforms—that endanger patient safety.  With this settlement, … has accepted responsibility for operating an unregistered online pharmacy, filling prescriptions for Schedule II …
November 06, 2023
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Media
June 12, 2021
June 12, 2021

VIRTUAL EVENT - What Every Family Needs to Know about Opioids

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
VIRTUAL EVENT - What Every Family Needs to Know about Opioids, with DEA Wichita's Greg Anderson, will examine the opioid epidemic from a local perspective and focus on how this crisis impacts our schools, families, law enforcement and healthcare systems. Our expert panel will answer your questions about how addiction...
PRESS RELEASE

Oakland Money Service Business Owner and Employees Charged with Laundering Drug Proceeds

… Laundering Drug Proceeds September 02, 2022 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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Land O’ Lakes Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Offenses

… Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Offenses 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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Winter Haven Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing P-Fluorofentanyl and Methamphetamine

… P-Fluorofentanyl and Methamphetamine 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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Two Drug Trafficking Co-Conspirators Sentenced to 15-Year Prison Terms

… to 15-Year Prison Terms August 07, 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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Five Plead Guilty to Drug, Firearms, and Immigration Offenses

… and Immigration Offenses July 30, 2024 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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Spice/K2, Synthetic Marijuana

Spice/ K2, Synthetic Marijuana

January 22, 2025
K2 and Spice are just two of the many trade names or brands for synthetic designer drugs that are intended to mimic THC, the main psychoactive ingredient of marijuana. These designer synthetic drugs are from the synthetic cannabinoid class of drugs that are often marketed and sold under the guise...
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

St. Paul Man Sentenced In Large Drug-Trafficking Operation

… Large Drug-Trafficking Operation November 26, 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 …
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Detroit Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Overseeing a Drug Trafficking Network

… a Drug Trafficking Network March 05, 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

Christian & Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc. Agrees to Pay $250,000 to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substances Act

… of the Controlled Substances Act August 03, 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

Lake City Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine

… to Distribute Methamphetamine August 03, 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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Community Event
April 24, 2021
April 24, 2021

DEA Washington Division National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
Join the DEA Washington Division and our local law enforcement partners as we host the 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA Washington Division and our partners will host collection sites to collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and...
PRESS RELEASE

Career Special Agent Derek S. Maltz Appointed to Lead U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

… Enforcement Administration January 21, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … American to understand the threat we face and know exactly how DEA is working to protect you.” A proud public servant, …
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Daniel C. Comeaux named Special Agent in Charge of the Houston Division

… in Charge of the Houston Division March 01, 2021 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
DRUG FACT SHEET
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Morphine

January 22, 2025
Morphine is a non-synthetic narcotic with a high potential for abuse and is derived from opium. It is used for the treatment of pain.
January 22, 2025
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Community Event
August 08, 2020
August 08, 2020

Let's Ride! Cycling to Crush Drugs

3:30 AM - 8:00 AM (EDT)
St. Charles, MO
The Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis Division will join the St. Charles, Missouri, Kiwanis on Aug. 8 for “Cycling for Our Children,” as a sponsor to the bike ride that supports youth drug education. The bike ride is a fundraiser that supports Addiction is Real, a non-profit organization whose mission...
PRESS RELEASE

Physician Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Operating a Pill Mill from His Northwest D.C. Medical Practice

… D.C. Medical Practice June 26, 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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Lead Defendant Pleads Guilty in Waycross-Area Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Drug Trafficking Conspiracy July 29, 2022 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

Chesapeake Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Selling Counterfeit Pills that Caused High School Student’s Death

… High School Student’s Death July 30, 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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Wisconsin Woman Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Conspiracy Role

… 5 Years for Drug Conspiracy Role January 27, 2022 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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Training
February 04, 2020 - February 06, 2020
February 04, 2020 - February 06, 2020

Exploitation & Monitoring of Social Media for Law Enforcement Training Course (3-Day)

3:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
Sykesville, MD
Hosted by: the DEA Washington Division and the National Domestic Communication Assistance Center (NDCAC) Course Description: This innovative course provides Criminal Investigators, State & Local Officers, Intel Analysts, Diversion Investigators, and other investigators involved in investigations using open source technology, a fast-paced, hands-on look at social media investigative tools geared...
PRESS RELEASE

Jury Convicts Florida Man Who Tampered with Witnesses While Pending Trial with Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Obstruction Of Justice, Suborning Perjury, And Contempt Of Court

… Perjury, And Contempt Of Court 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian National Sentenced to Over 17 Years for Recruiting Mariners to Traffic Cocaine to the Sinaloa Cartel

… Cocaine to the Sinaloa Cartel February 02, 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

Armed Drug Cartel Member Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for Trafficking Hundreds of Kilos of Cocaine and Methamphetamine

… Cocaine and Methamphetamine February 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 - …
PRESS RELEASE

Jury Convicts Pain Clinic Doctor of Unlawful Drug Distribution, Money Laundering, and Filing a False Tax Return

… and Filing a False Tax Return June 23, 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 …