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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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Local Teens Participate in Youth Leadership

… Participate in Youth Leadership September 19, 2022 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 571-362-1642 … University Drive Phoenix , AZ 85034 United States Phoenix Contacts Phoenix Operation Engage Glendale Eliminating the …
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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 …
STORY

Alert - Extortion Scam Targeting DEA Registrants

June 11, 2019
… Registrants should be aware that no DEA agent will ever contact members of the public by telephone to demand money … to suspend a registrant's DEA registration. If you are contacted by a person purporting to work for DEA and seeking … submit the information through “ Extortion Scam Online Reporting ” posted on the DEA Diversion Control …
June 11, 2019
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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 …
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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DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

… alarming increase of scam calls April 12, 2019 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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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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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 …
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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
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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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Tallahassee Brothers Receive 10 Years in Prison for Large Scale Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana

… Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana June 21, 2025 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 Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than 38 Years in Federal Prison

… More Than 38 Years in Federal Prison August 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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Texoma HIDTA’s Caprock Initiative Honored at National HIDTA Awards Ceremony

… at National HIDTA Awards Ceremony April 03, 2025 Dallas Contact Info Contact Us (214) 366-6900 571-324-7481 … Boulevard, East Dallas , TX 75220 United States Dallas Contacts Dallas 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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$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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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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Operation “Titan Fall” Charges Thirteen in Central Florida Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Drug Trafficking Conspiracy August 09, 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 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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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 - …
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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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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 …
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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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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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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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Documents

March 04, 2021
… Message (1) Publication Type DEA Administrator (35) Forensics: Quality Management System Documents (32) Intelligence (31) 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 Chief of Operations D. Christopher Evans appointed by United States Attorney General William P. Barr to the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice

… the Administration of Justice January 22, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … of police officers, there is a need for a modern study of how law enforcement can best protect and serve American …
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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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Upper East Side doctor convicted in Brooklyn Federal Court of causing overdose death of a patient

… causing overdose death of a patient July 18, 2018 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 …