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Pain Clinic Doctor and Staff Member Charged with Unlawful Distribution of Opioids

… Unlawful Distribution of Opioids January 06, 2022 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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Justice Department Obtains Temporary Restraining Order to Prevent Tampa-Area Physician from Writing Opioid Prescriptions

… from Writing Opioid Prescriptions July 29, 2022 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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Federal Court Orders Clinic to Close, Physician and Clinic Owners to Pay $600,000 for Alleged Unlawful Opioid Distribution

… Alleged Unlawful Opioid Distribution July 27, 2022 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

New York Leadership

July 12, 2022
… trust, transparency, and partnership. Mr. Tarentino joined the DEA in 1998 after serving as an Officer in the …
July 12, 2022
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DEA Participates in Alaska HIDTA Initiative Save a Life Campaign

… Initiative Save a Life Campaign January 06, 2023 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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Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, Sinaloa Cartel leader, sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years

… to life in prison plus 30 years July 17, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … earning a name for himself and the nickname “El Rapido” for how quickly he transported drugs from Mexico to the United …
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St. Petersburg Man Sentenced for His Involvement in DTO

… Sentenced for His Involvement in DTO July 08, 2022 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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Gulfport Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Drug Trafficking

… Prison for Armed Drug Trafficking July 08, 2022 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 proposes to reduce the amount of five opioids manufactured in 2020, marijuana quota for research increases by almost a third

… increases by almost a third September 11, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … the APQ has increased. Information on these factors and how they were assessed appears in the Notice.   The five …
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Local Teens Participate in Youth Leadership

… Participate in Youth Leadership September 19, 2022 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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Final Defendant in St. Louis Area Meth Ring Sentenced to 19+ Years in Prison

… Sentenced to 19+ Years in Prison March 26, 2024 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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Dark Web Narcotics Trafficker Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison

… Sentenced to 96 Months in Prison November 03, 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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Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Overdose Death

… 20 Years in Prison for Overdose Death June 23, 2022 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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Pasco Man Indicted on Fentanyl Trafficking, International Money Laundering, and Assault Weapon's Charges

… and Assault Weapon's Charges June 21, 2022 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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Codefendants Sentenced to Ten Years Federal Prison

… Sentenced to Ten Years Federal Prison June 21, 2022 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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Notorious Mexican Cartel Leader Convicted for International Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

… and Firearms Offenses September 24, 2024 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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Data and Statistics

December 12, 2025
… analysis—giving the public and partners a clear view of how drug trends evolve and how DEA responds. This page also features a Drug Seizures …
December 12, 2025
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Leader of Mexico’s United Cartels Extradited to U.S.

… United Cartels Extradited to U.S. June 13, 2022 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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Documents

March 04, 2021
… (2) Administrator's Message (1) Publication Type Forensics: Quality Management System Documents (32) … (31) DEA Administrator (30) Drug Prevention (9) Forensics (6) Announcement (2) Recruitment (1) Drug Name … (1) Spice/K2, Synthetic Marijuana (1) Steroids (1) Topic Forensics: Quality Management System Documents (30) Forensic …
March 04, 2021
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DEA Dedicates September 11th Memorial

… September 11th Memorial September 09, 2022 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … 1, 2021 – Bronx, NY            Administrator Milgram was joined by NYPD Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell and NYSP …
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DEA Museum Holds Lecture Series

… DEA Museum Holds Lecture Series June 07, 2021 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … and Destroy: Smuggling Stories,” on June 17 at 1 p.m.  Join host Josh Edmundson, the DEA Museum’s Curator of …
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DEA warns of increasing extortion scam calls by Special Agent impersonators

… by Special Agent impersonators March 10, 2020 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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Attorney General William P. Barr announces updates in Operation Legend to include charges against 26 defendants alleged to operate a violent drug trafficking organization

… drug trafficking organization September 22, 2020 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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Ventura Prolific Fentanyl Trafficker Receives 15-Year Federal Prison Sentence

… 15-Year Federal Prison Sentence June 27, 2024 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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$11 Million Dollar Heroin Shipment Seized En Route From New York City To New England

… From New York City To New England May 19, 2014 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 and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Drug Take Back Day October 30, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … collected in the program’s ten years. Americans once again showed their dedication to remove prescription pills from …
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Loudon man sentenced to 50 months for methamphetamine trafficking

… for methamphetamine trafficking May 01, 2019 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 …
DRUG FACT SHEET
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Depressants

Benzodiazepines

January 21, 2025
Benzodiazepines are depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures. The most common benzodiazepines are the prescription drugs Valium®, Xanax®, Halcion®, Ativan®, and Klonopin®. Shorter-acting benzodiazepines used to manage insomnia include estazolam (ProSom®), flurazepam (Dalmane®), temazepam (Restoril®), and triazolam (Halcion®). Midazolam (Versed®), a short-acting...
January 21, 2025
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Area Residents Turn In Tons Of Unused Medication During DEA’s Seventh National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

… Drug Take-Back Day November 06, 2013 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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Big Island Marijuana “Ministry” Operator Pleads Guilty To Drug And Tax Offenses

… To Drug And Tax Offenses September 27, 2013 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 - …