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DEA acts against dangerous, deadly designer synthetic drug linked to 151 overdose deaths since 2015

August 31, 2018
… 151 overdose deaths since 2015 August 31, 2018 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration today announced action against a …
August 31, 2018
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DEA Launches Project Wave Breaker to Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl

April 27, 2021
… Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl April 27, 2021 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … into the United States WASHINGTON – Today the Drug Enforcement Administration announced a new initiative, Project …
April 27, 2021
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DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

March 02, 2021
… National Drug Threat Assessment March 02, 2021 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … focused on the current threats and looking to the horizon for emerging threats. We will always defend the American …
March 02, 2021
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DEA, DOD, DHS and U.S. Coast Guard announce offload of more than 33,000 pounds of seized drugs in Fort Lauderdale

June 09, 2020
… offload of more than 33,000 pounds of seized drugs in Fort Lauderdale June 09, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
June 09, 2020
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Attorney General Barr announces Timothy J. Shea as new Acting Administrator of Drug Enforcement Administration

May 19, 2020
… Timothy J. Shea as new Acting Administrator of Drug Enforcement Administration May 19, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
May 19, 2020
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Alleged narcotrafficker and high ranking cartel member extradited from Uruguay to the United States

May 15, 2020
… from Uruguay to the United States May 15, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … and Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, made the announcement. Gerardo …
May 15, 2020
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DEA proposes process to expand marijuana research in the United States

March 20, 2020
… research in the United States March 20, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Just Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON – Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Justice …
March 20, 2020
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DEA announces improvements to medication assisted treatment

February 26, 2020
… assisted treatment February 26, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … with limited treatment options WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration today announced an important step …
February 26, 2020
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Drug Enforcement Administration announces creation of U.S. Postal Service drug-free stamp

October 31, 2019
… Drug Enforcement Administration announces creation of U.S. Postal … Service drug-free stamp October 31, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
October 31, 2019
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U.S. And Chinese Drug Enforcement Agencies Meet On Synthetic Opioid Efforts

September 29, 2016
… U.S. And Chinese Drug Enforcement Agencies Meet On Synthetic Opioid Efforts September 29, 2016 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
September 29, 2016
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DEA Schedules Deadly Synthetic Drug U-47700

November 10, 2016
… Synthetic Drug U-47700 November 10, 2016 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … threat to public health and safety, the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) has placed U-47700 into Schedule I of the …
November 10, 2016
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$20,000 Awarded To Schools In 2016 National Red Ribbon Weekar Photo Contest

December 02, 2016
… Ribbon Weekar Photo Contest December 02, 2016 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Just Think Twice Domestic 20 schools, families recognized for commitment to youth drug prevention WASHINGTON - ‘Tis …
December 02, 2016
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DEA Proposes Reduction To Amount Of Controlled Substances To Be Manufactured In 2018

August 04, 2017
… To Be Manufactured In 2018 August 04, 2017 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing a reduction for …
August 04, 2017
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Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Unused Pills As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2017
… Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Unused … Drug Take Back Day November 07, 2017 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
November 07, 2017
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DEA Moves To Emergency Control Synthetic Stimulants

September 07, 2011
… Synthetic Stimulants September 07, 2011 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Substances WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Drug Enforcement (DEA) is using its emergency scheduling authority …
September 07, 2011
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Man Sentenced To 13 Years Imprisonment For Selling Methamphetamine In The Hawaiian Islands

December 09, 2014
… Man Sentenced To 13 Years Imprisonment For Selling Methamphetamine In The Hawaiian Islands December 09, 2014 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa …
December 09, 2014
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DEA’s Third National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Collects 188.5 Tons

November 03, 2011
… Event Collects 188.5 Tons November 03, 2011 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs …
November 03, 2011
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“Project Below The Beltway” Targets Sinaloa And Juarez Cartels And Affiliated Violent Street Gangs Nationwide

December 06, 2012
… Street Gangs Nationwide December 06, 2012 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Twice Domestic DEC 06 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Drug Enforcement Administration today announced the results of …
December 06, 2012
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DEA Publishes Proposed Regulations For Disposing Of Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs

December 26, 2012
… DEA Publishes Proposed Regulations For Disposing Of Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs December 26, 2012 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
December 26, 2012
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High-Ranking Member Of Mexican “Los Zetas” Cartel Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy Charges

February 01, 2013
… To Drug Conspiracy Charges February 01, 2013 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … announced Administrator Michele M. Leonhart of the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. …
February 01, 2013
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DEA NEWS: International Drug Traffickers Charged In Manhattan Federal Court

June 03, 2013
… In Manhattan Federal Court June 03, 2013 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … WASHINGTON -   - Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Derek Maltz, the …
June 03, 2013
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Six Colombian Nationals Charged With Murder Of DEA Agent

July 19, 2013
… Charged With Murder Of DEA Agent July 19, 2013 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia for the kidnapping and murder of Drug Enforcement (DEA) …
July 19, 2013
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DEA Announces Guilty Plea Of U.S. Congressman On Cocaine Charges

November 20, 2013
… On Cocaine Charges November 20, 2013 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … the 19th Congressional District of Florida, appeared before the Honorable Senior Judge Robert S. Tignor. As a …
November 20, 2013
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DEA Publishes Proposal To Reschedule Hydrocodone

February 27, 2014
… To Reschedule Hydrocodone February 27, 2014 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON - Today the U. S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) published in the Federal Register a Notice …
February 27, 2014
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DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days Meet A Growing Need For Americans

May 08, 2014
… Prescription Drug Take-Back Days Meet A Growing Need For Americans May 08, 2014 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
May 08, 2014
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DEA Announces Tip Line, Wanted Poster For Chapo

August 05, 2015
… DEA Announces Tip Line, Wanted Poster For Chapo August 05, 2015 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
August 05, 2015
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Jonesboro Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute 500 Grams or More of Methamphetamine

December 15, 2025
… or More of Methamphetamine December 15, 2025 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 …
December 15, 2025
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Armed Baldwin County Methamphetamine Dealers Sentenced to Prison

November 13, 2025
… Dealers Sentenced to Prison November 13, 2025 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 …
November 13, 2025
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Three Baton Rouge Individuals Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection with The Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action

August 20, 2025
… Care Fraud Enforcement Action August 20, 2025 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 …
August 20, 2025
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Slidell Man and Woman Indicted for Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, False Statements in Loan Applications, Money Laundering, and Federal Controlled Substances Act Violations

June 16, 2025
… Substances Act Violations June 16, 2025 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 …
June 16, 2025