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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Indian Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Smuggling Almost $8 Million Worth of Drugs into the United States

… of Drugs into the United States August 29, 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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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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Three Plead Guilty to Conspiracy Involving 15 Kilograms of Cocaine

… 15 Kilograms of Cocaine February 05, 2025 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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21 Drug Traffickers and Gang Members Facing Federal Drug and Firearm Charges

… Federal Drug and Firearm Charges May 08, 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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Over 26 Pounds of Cocaine and $3 Million Cash Recovered in Bronx Apartment

… Cash Recovered in Bronx Apartment March 22, 2024 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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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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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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National Trivia Day

December 23, 2024
… Trivia Day Think You Know About DEA and your Drug Facts? Join us for #NationalTrivia Day and test your knowledge. Did …
December 23, 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION

Caribbean News 2009

July 15, 2021
… Puerto Rico Financial Institutions Commissioner's Office Join Efforts to Combat Drug Related Financial Crimes and … Dispensing Percocet and Xanax May 8, 2009 30 Arrested in Joint Operation in Puerto Rico May 7, 2009 2,210 Pounds of …
July 15, 2021
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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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DEA Philadelphia Field Division Conducts Town Hall Meeting In Haverford Township About The Dangers Of Heroin And Prescription Drug Abuse

… And Prescription Drug Abuse October 07, 2015 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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DEA M.E.T. – Long Beach P.D. Operation Nets Drugs, Guns And Criminals

… Nets Drugs, Guns And Criminals May 06, 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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Operation Fallen Hero – Operation Bombardier

… Hero – Operation Bombardier February 24, 2011 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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South Florida Couple Plead Guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death of Baby and To Being Felons in Possession of Firearms

… Felons in Possession of Firearms September 04, 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 Invites Creative Teens to Enter Reel Prevention Competition

… Reel Prevention Competition September 30, 2022 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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Anne Milgram Sworn In As DEA Administrator

… Sworn In As DEA Administrator June 29, 2021 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … District Attorney’s Office in New York City.  In 2001, she joined the U.S. Department of Justice as a federal …
STORY

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Why become a DEA investigator?

January 08, 2021
… Day is January 9, a day when the community can show their support for the men and women who choose to serve … law enforcement. It’s particularly important this year to show our appreciation to these first responders. Like many … and drug overdose rates. They know better than anyone how difficult a career in law enforcement is. DEA …
January 08, 2021
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Flight Attendant, Two Bank Employees Charged in Federal Indictment of Alleged Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

… Drug Trafficking Organization May 21, 2024 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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Eleven Individuals Involved in Osceola County Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to Federal Prison

… Sentenced to Federal Prison February 16, 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 …