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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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DEA New Orleans Division Delivers Major Blow to Sinaloa Cartel, Securing Dozens of Arrests and Seizures

… of Arrests and Seizures September 02, 2025 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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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 …
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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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Career Criminal Sentenced to 12+ Years for Fentanyl Trafficking and Gun Charges

… Fentanyl Trafficking and Gun Charges March 20, 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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Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 23 Years in Federal Prison

… Sentenced to 23 Years in Federal Prison June 02, 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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Florida Pharmacist And Web Site Operator Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Prescription Drugs

… Prescription Drugs January 30, 2013 Philadelphia Contact Info Contact Us (215) 861-3474 (215) 861-3474 Media … 10224 Philadelphia , PA 19106 United States Philadelphia Contacts Philadelphia Operation Engage Philadelphia …
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Brevard County Felon Charged with Drug and Firearm Offenses

… with Drug and Firearm Offenses January 25, 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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Sarasota Meth Trafficker Pleads Guilty

… Meth Trafficker Pleads Guilty January 25, 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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Bradenton Man Sentenced to more than 17 Years for Distributing Cocaine Obtained through the Mail

… Cocaine Obtained through the Mail May 22, 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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Atlanta Man Sentenced to more than Six Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy Using Laundry Detergent Boxes

… Conspiracy Using Laundry Detergent Boxes May 22, 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 Indicted for Possessing Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute

… with Intent to Distribute May 22, 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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St. Cloud Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

… Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses May 22, 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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Perry Woman Indicted for Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Methamphetamine Distribution

… and Methamphetamine Distribution May 22, 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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Steinhatchee Man Indicted for Methamphetamine Trafficking

… Indicted for Methamphetamine Trafficking May 22, 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 Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day with Extended Hours for the Faces of Fentanyl Exhibit

… the Faces of Fentanyl Exhibit August 17, 2023 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by joining the dedicated voices who continue to raise awareness …
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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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DEA New Orleans Division Delivers Major Blow to CJNG; Arkansas Leads Division with 25 Arrests in Four-State Sweep

… Arrests in Four-State Sweep September 29, 2025 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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DEA Omaha Division Safely Disposes of 20,628 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… National Prescription Drug Take Back Day May 08, 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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Museum
May 02, 2019
May 02, 2019

Who We Are and What We Do: Forensics

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM (EDT)
Arlington, VA
Take a peek into the inner workings of the Drug Enforcement Administration in our 2019 lecture series “Who We Are and What We Do.” Join Elizabeth L. Maurer, Curator of Education for the DEA Museum at a panel discussion with members of the Forensics staff from around the country. Contact...
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Community Event
March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020

Chasing the Dragon Showing and Panel Discussion

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
Jefferson City, MO
Join DEA in Jefferson City for a showing of “Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict” and a panel discussion with the FBI and Compass Health Network.
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DEA Safely Disposes 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medication on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day May 07, 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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Nutritional Supplement Chain Reaches Settlement In Connection With Drug Diversion

… Connection With Drug Diversion January 29, 2015 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen … Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New England Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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Orlando Man on Federal Supervision for Distributing Drugs Charged with Distributing Kilograms of Cocaine and Fentanyl in Polk and Osceola Counties

… in Polk and Osceola Counties January 12, 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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St. Augustine Man Who Led a Police Helicopter on High-Speed Chase Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Drug and Firearms Offenses

… for Drug and Firearms Offenses January 12, 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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Mexican National Sentenced to 18 Months for Transporting Heroin in 2019

… for Transporting Heroin in 2019 January 12, 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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DEA Washington Division Issues Warning: “One Pill Can Kill”

… Warning: “One Pill Can Kill” June 29, 2021 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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Drugs of Concern

Fake Prescription Pills

February 25, 2025
Many fake pills are made to look like prescription opioids – such as oxycodone (Oxycontin®, Percocet®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®) – but contain fentanyl or methamphetamine. Criminal drug networks are mass-producing fake pills and falsely marketing them as legitimate prescription pills to deceive the...
February 25, 2025