PRESS RELEASE

Aransas Man Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy

… Man Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy February 23, 2022 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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Drug Trafficking Leader Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison

… to 10 Years in Federal Prison February 17, 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 …
GENERAL INFORMATION

Recovery Resources

April 28, 2026
… Recovery Resources According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , one in … to assist with screening, treatment, and recovery: How to Find Help Step by Step Guides to Finding Treatment …
April 28, 2026
PRESS RELEASE

Seven Sentenced In Federal Court For Conspiracy To Traffic In Marijuana, Hashish And Ecstasy, Using The U.S. Mail To Facilitate Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

… Trafficking And Money Laundering July 23, 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

Scam Alert

March 28, 2025
… Scam Alert Scam Alert Scam Alert The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public of a … in which scammers impersonate DEA agents in an attempt to extort money or steal personal identifiable information. DEA personnel will never contact members of the public or medical practitioners to …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Selling Synthetic Drugs Results in $9.2M Forfeiture and Prison for Seven

… Forfeiture and Prison for Seven September 07, 2022 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … deahouston Houston Contacts Houston 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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Metro East fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 19 years in federal prison 

… to 19 years in federal prison  March 13, 2025 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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Community Event
July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

Town Hall Meeting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Kansas City, MO
DEA and the KANSAS CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT INVITE YOU TO ATTEND A TOWN HALL MEETING JULY 28 AT 6 P.M. LEARN HOW FAKE PILLS & FENTANYL ARE THREATENING OUR COMMUNITY FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
GENERAL INFORMATION

Los Angeles 2002

July 15, 2021
… Los Angeles 2002  DEC 20, 2002 DEA Suspends Online Drug Activity  DEC 9-13, 2002 DEA Clan Lab School in …
July 15, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA National Rx Take Back Social Media Campaign

October 07, 2026
… them out.  Keep them safe.  Take them back.   The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug … underway, and we created this digital social media campaign to encourage the use of social media to help us spread the … in your area, and in other places where they can help show how important #TakeBackDay is in your region and across …
October 07, 2026
LANDING PAGE

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
PRESS RELEASE

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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Insys Regional Manager Pleads Guilty To Kickback Conspiracy

… Guilty To Kickback Conspiracy 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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Operators Of Bogus Medical Clinics Charged In Conspiracy To Divert Massive Amounts Of Prescription Narcotics To The Black Market

… Narcotics To The Black Market August 03, 2017 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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Recruitment
October 13, 2022 - October 13, 2023
October 13, 2022 - October 13, 2023

DEA Philadelphia Field Division Student Intern Program

11:09 AM - 11:09 AM (EDT)
Philadelphia, PA
Are you interested in a career in law enforcement or with the government? The DEA Philadelphia Field Division is seeking highly motivated students for a 10-12 week student volunteer program. Interns will be rotated through the Division's various groups to experience all the different kinds of opportunities a DEA Field...
PRESS RELEASE

Medical Professionals Performed Perfunctory Exams On Longshoremen And Filled Scripts For Narcotics In Elaborate Scheme To Rip Off Insurance Companies

… To Rip Off Insurance Companies December 18, 2013 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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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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DEA Administrator names Towanda R. Thorne-James as El Paso SAC

… R. Thorne-James as El Paso SAC January 25, 2024 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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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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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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Colombian National Extradited to Houston to face Narco-Terrorism and International Cocaine Distribution Charges

… Cocaine Distribution Charges April 24, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … deahouston Houston Contacts Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives …
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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 …
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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 …
DRUG FACT SHEET
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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
PRESS RELEASE

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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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 …
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