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DEA Announces Expansion of Operation Crystal Shield

January 15, 2021
… of Operation Crystal Shield January 15, 2021 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … trafficking transportation hubs WASHINGTON – Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Timothy J. …
January 15, 2021
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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 14, 2022
… and reduce overdose deaths April 14, 2022 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … to reduce opioid addiction WASHINGTON  – The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 22nd National …
April 14, 2022
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Two former Venezuelan officials charged and two businessmen plead guilty in connection with Venezuela bribery scheme

June 27, 2019
… Two former Venezuelan officials charged and two businessmen … with Venezuela bribery scheme June 27, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
June 27, 2019
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DEA Reveals Criminal Drug Networks Are Flooding the U.S. with Deadly Fentanyl

December 16, 2021
… U.S. with Deadly Fentanyl December 16, 2021 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … claiming a new victim every five minutes, the Drug Enforcement Administration has revealed a direct link between …
December 16, 2021
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Mexican National Extradited from Brazil

November 12, 2021
… Extradited from Brazil November 12, 2021 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … He is detained pending his appearance on Friday afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robin M. Meriweather in D.C. …
November 12, 2021
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DEA Kicks Off Annual Red Ribbon Campaign

October 25, 2021
… Annual Red Ribbon Campaign October 25, 2021 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration kicked off its annual Red Ribbon …
October 25, 2021
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Iranian National Arrested

October 13, 2021
… Iranian National Arrested October 13, 2021 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … – DEA Administrator Anne Milgram and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams …
October 13, 2021
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Federal criminal complaint alleges La Mirada man who is currently on parole sold more than one pound of methamphetamine

July 03, 2018
… than one pound of methamphetamine July 03, 2018 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging …
July 03, 2018
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Pharmaceutical distributor and executives, pharmacists charged with unlawfully distributing painkillers

July 18, 2019
… distributing painkillers July 18, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … jury has charged a pharmaceutical distributor, two of its former officials and two pharmacists with conspiring to …
July 18, 2019
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DEA Acting Administrator underscores the importance of drug enforcement efforts to combat opioid epidemic

October 12, 2018
… Acting Administrator underscores the importance of drug enforcement efforts to combat opioid epidemic October 12, 2018 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
October 12, 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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Omnicare Inc. agrees to pay more than $15 million to resolve allegations it improperly dispensed narcotics at long-term care facilities

May 13, 2020
… at long-term care facilities May 13, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … safe by holding companies like Omnicare accountable for such failures, while ensuring continuity of care and …
May 13, 2020
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DEA proposes to control three precursor chemicals used to illicitly manufacture deadly fentanyl

September 17, 2019
… manufacture deadly fentanyl September 17, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON – In an effort to reduce the availability of deadly illegal fentanyl …
September 17, 2019
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Vice President attends $569 million cocaine offload in Coronado

July 12, 2019
… cocaine offload in Coronado July 12, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Drug Control Policy Director James W. Carroll, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon, …
July 12, 2019
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Extradition of Pakistani man for attempted heroin importation

April 29, 2019
… Extradition of Pakistani man for attempted heroin importation April 29, 2019 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
April 29, 2019
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DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 07, 2018
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day May 07, 2018 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … that's why President Trump has made this issue a priority for this administration. DEA's National Drug Take Back Days …
May 07, 2018
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Gardnerville Man Arrested, Indicted For Butane Hash Oil Explosion

March 08, 2018
… Gardnerville Man Arrested, Indicted For Butane Hash Oil Explosion March 08, 2018 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa …
March 08, 2018
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Nevada Doctor Arrested On Federal Charges Of Illegally Selling Narcotic Prescriptions For Cash At High Desert Clinic

February 21, 2018
… Federal Charges Of Illegally Selling Narcotic Prescriptions For Cash At High Desert Clinic February 21, 2018 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa …
February 21, 2018
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Hawaii Jury Finds California Man Guilty Of Methamphetamine Trafficking

July 10, 2015
… Hawaii Jury Finds California Man Guilty Of Methamphetamine Trafficking July 10, 2015 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa …
July 10, 2015
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Leader Of Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced To 18 Years In Federal Prison

August 11, 2015
… To 18 Years In Federal Prison August 11, 2015 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging …
August 11, 2015
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Doctor Receives 30 Years To Life In Prescription Drug Overdose Case

February 05, 2016
… Drug Overdose Case February 05, 2016 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging …
February 05, 2016
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Kailua Man Sentenced To 46 Months In Prison For Drug Offense Committed Near School

June 14, 2016
… Kailua Man Sentenced To 46 Months In Prison For Drug Offense Committed Near School June 14, 2016 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa …
June 14, 2016
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Ventura County Task Force Shuts Down Poly-Drug Trafficking Organization

January 26, 2017
… Ventura County Task Force Shuts Down Poly-Drug Trafficking Organization January 26, 2017 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa …
January 26, 2017
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Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Narcotics Charges: Includes Distribution Of Pills Manufactured With Acetyl-fentanyl

August 28, 2017
… With Acetyl-fentanyl August 28, 2017 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa … About Drugs Just Think Twice Operation Engage Southern California Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging …
August 28, 2017
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DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

October 24, 2017
… DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28 October 24, 2017 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 (571) 387-5045 Rosa …
October 24, 2017
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DEA Announces Intent To Schedule Kratom

August 30, 2016
… Intent To Schedule Kratom August 30, 2016 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … is imminent hazard to public safety WASHINGTON - The Drug Enforcement (DEA) today announced its intention to place the …
August 30, 2016
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DEA Reduces Amount Of Opioid Controlled Substances To Be Manufactured In 2017

October 04, 2016
… To Be Manufactured In 2017 October 04, 2016 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON - The United States Drug Enforcement (DEA) has reduced the amount of almost every …
October 04, 2016
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McKesson Agrees To Pay Record $150 Million Settlement For Failure To Report Suspicious Orders Of Pharmaceutical Drugs

January 17, 2017
… McKesson Agrees To Pay Record $150 Million Settlement For Failure To Report Suspicious Orders Of Pharmaceutical Drugs January 17, 2017 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
January 17, 2017
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AUC Paramilitary Leader Sentenced To 15+ Years In Prison For International Drug Trafficking

March 06, 2017
… AUC Paramilitary Leader Sentenced To 15+ Years In Prison For International Drug Trafficking March 06, 2017 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA …
March 06, 2017
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Major Mexican Heroin Trafficking Organization Targeted

May 24, 2017
… Trafficking Organization Targeted May 24, 2017 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA … - The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets (OFAC) today identified the Ruelas Torres …
May 24, 2017