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Convicted Felon Indicted for Operating Enormous Fentanyl Pill Pressing Lab with Weapons Stash

… Pill Pressing Lab with Weapons Stash June 10, 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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Man Charged with April 2018 Mount Vernon Murder

… with April 2018 Mount Vernon Murder May 12, 2022 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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What We Do

December 20, 2024
… We Do All of the resources and people of DEA are dedicated to our mission of enforcing the controlled substances laws … Pill Can Kill . To find out more about what we do, or to  join us , search this website, or visit the  DEA Museum and …
December 20, 2024
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Task Force Investigation Into PCP Trafficking Leads To Federal Charges Against Producers And Distributors Of The Dangerous Drug

… Of The Dangerous Drug February 12, 2014 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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Connecticut Pharmacies Pay $90,000 To Settle Allegations Under The Controlled Substances Act

… The Controlled Substances Act December 11, 2013 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 …
GENERAL INFORMATION

Fee Waiver

March 28, 2025
… for a fee waiver, the requester must demonstrate in writing how disclosure of the requested information is in the public … a fee waiver request when fees are being assessed.  No No Show Title No …
March 28, 2025
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Opium

January 22, 2025
Opium is a highly addictive non-synthetic narcotic that is extracted from the poppy plant, Papaver somniferum. The opium poppy is the key source for many narcotics, including morphine, codeine, and heroin.
January 22, 2025
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Chicago Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Trafficking Heroin, Cocaine in Chicago Area

… Heroin, Cocaine in Chicago Area December 21, 2023 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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Two Suburban Chicago Physicians Sentenced to Federal Prison for Health Care Fraud

… Prison for Health Care Fraud December 20, 2023 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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Cocaine Discovered in Vehicle’s Aftermarket Vehicle Trap

… Vehicle’s Aftermarket Vehicle Trap August 07, 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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Adolescents and Marijuana

December 03, 2021
… QUICK FACTS Marijuana remains illegal under federal law; however, the national landscape continues to evolve as … Pot, Reefer, Sinsemilla, Skunk, Smoke, Weed, and Yerba. How is it used?: Smoked as a cigarette or in pipe or bong … additional drugs) Mixed with food (edibles) Brewed as tea How does it affect the body?: Relaxation, disinhibition, …
December 03, 2021
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Operation Pirate Town Targets Over 200 Violent Criminals Linked To Rancho San Pedro Gang

… Linked To Rancho San Pedro Gang April 29, 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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FOIA FAQ

November 03, 2025
… FOIA FAQ Frequently Asked Questions How long will it take to receive my request? DEA will do its … Act .  Can I check the status of my request? Please contact our DEA FOIA hotline  at (571) 776-2300 and your … clearly marked “Freedom of Information Act Appeal.” No No Show Title No No …
November 03, 2025
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First Lady Melania Trump kicks off National Red Ribbon Week with DEA

… Red Ribbon Week with DEA October 08, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … away from drugs WASHINGTON – First Lady Melania Trump today joined DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon to celebrate …
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day November 02, 2020 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 New Jersey law enforcement partners collect more than 18,000 pounds of unwanted prescriptions during 19th National Prescription Take Back Day

… Prescription Take Back Day November 03, 2020 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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Four Members of Armed Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy Convicted Following Federal Jury Trial

… Following Federal Jury Trial November 30, 2023 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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Armed Indiana Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

… to 5 Years in Federal Prison August 31, 2023 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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DEA Supports Healthy, Drug-free Lives with 2022 Red Ribbon Campaign

… with 2022 Red Ribbon Campaign October 25, 2022 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … pills is more important than ever.  I encourage everyone to join us in our celebration of Red Ribbon Week.” The National …
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Foreign National Convicted of Racketeering and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy November 21, 2023 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Benzodiazpines - Drug Fact Sheet

June 05, 2020
… street names for these drugs, what do they look like, how they are abused, what their effect is on the mind and …
June 05, 2020
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Fentanyl Awareness

August 17, 2026
…     National Campaigns The Drug Enforcement Administration joins the many voices dedicated to educating the public on …
August 17, 2026
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DEA warns of alarming increase of scam calls

… increase of scam calls October 07, 2019 Rocky Mountain Contact Info Contact Us (720) 895-4040 571-387-5079 Steffan … Centennial Denver , CO 80112 United States Rocky Mountain Contacts Rocky Mountain Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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24 In Arkansas Charged In Nationwide Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action

… Care Fraud Enforcement Action July 13, 2017 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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Stimulants

Khat

January 22, 2025
Khat is a flowering evergreen shrub that is abused for its stimulant-like effect. Khat has two active ingredients, cathine and cathinone.
January 22, 2025
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Multi-Agency Investigation Dismantles Lea County-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

… Drug Trafficking Organization August 02, 2017 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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Suburban Chicago Physician Sentenced to Federal Prison for Prescribing Opioids Without a Medical Exam

… Opioids Without a Medical Exam July 17, 2023 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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DEA issues warning over counterfeit pills

… warning over counterfeit pills August 05, 2019 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) 362-6934 Kevin … , KY 40223 United States dealouisville Louisville Contacts Louisville Quick Links Press Releases Local …
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 30, 2020 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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San Francisco man pleads guilty to crimes related to illegal fentanyl pill manufacturing operation

… pill manufacturing operation July 12, 2019 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 …