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New Jersey Man Arrested in Sales of Eight Guns, Cocaine and “Pink Cocaine” in Manhattan

… New Jersey Man Arrested in Sales of Eight Guns, Cocaine and “Pink Cocaine” in Manhattan … Borough Manhattan North Major Case, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) New York Division, Group …
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Man Sentenced for Sale of Fentanyl and Illegal Possession of Firearms

… Man Sentenced for Sale of Fentanyl and Illegal Possession of Firearms … undercover law enforcement agent. During the course of the sales, Perez mentioned that he owned firearms, and, in April …
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Hallucinogen

Salvia Divinorum

January 25, 2025
Salvia divinorum is a perennial herb in the mint family that is abused for its hallucinogenic effects.
January 25, 2025
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Hallucinogen

Psilocybin

January 25, 2025
Psilocybin comes from certain types of psilocybe mushrooms. Psilocybin is metabolized in the body to the active drug psilocyn, also present in many of the same mushrooms.
January 25, 2025
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Designer Drugs

Flakka (alpha-PVP)

October 08, 2024
Flakka (alpha-PVP), is a dangerous drug that is similar to the street drug commonly known as bath salts. Flakka is typically white or pink in color, and is found in crystal form.
October 08, 2024
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Methadone

January 22, 2025
Methadone is a synthetic (man-made) narcotic, prescribed as Methadose® and Dolphine®. Methadone is available as a tablet, oral solution, or injectable liquid. As of January 1, 2008, manufacturers of methadone hydrochloride tablets 40 mg (dispersible) have voluntarily agreed to restrict distribution of this formulation to only those facilities authorized for...
January 22, 2025
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Hallucinogen

Ketamine

January 22, 2025
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has some hallucinogenic effects. Ketamine distorts the perception of sight and sound and makes the user feel disconnected and not in control. It is referred to as a “dissociative anesthetic hallucinogen” because it makes patients feel detached from their pain and environment. Ketamine can...
January 22, 2025
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Manchester Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Sale of Fentanyl and Identity Theft

… Manchester Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Sale of Fentanyl and Identity Theft October 18, 2022 New …
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Hallucinogen

Hallucinogens

August 21, 2025
Hallucinogens are among the oldest known group of drugs used for their ability to alter human perception and mood.
August 21, 2025
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Synthetic Opioids

Synthetic Opioids

January 25, 2025
Synthetic opioids are substances that are synthesized in a laboratory and that act on the same targets in the brain as natural opioids (e.g., morphine and codeine) to produce analgesic (pain relief) effects. In contrast, natural opioids are naturally occurring substances extracted from the seed pod of certain varieties of...
January 25, 2025
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Owner And Operator Of Carlsbad Smoke Shop Pleads Guilty To Sale Of Drug Paraphernalia Charges

… Owner And Operator Of Carlsbad Smoke Shop Pleads Guilty To Sale Of Drug Paraphernalia Charges March 02, 2018 El Paso … N.M., to charges arising out of the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia. Conaway’s plea agreement …
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Drugs of Concern

DXM

January 21, 2025
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a cough suppressant found in more than 120 over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications, either alone or in combination with other drugs such as analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen), antihistamines (e.g., chlorpheniramine), decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine), and/ or expectorants (e.g., guaifenesin).
January 21, 2025
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Hobart resident indicted for dark web drug sales and money laundering

… Hobart resident indicted for dark web drug sales and money laundering April 03, 2019 Chicago Contact …
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Six Arrested at Fentanyl/Heroin Packaging Mill in the Bronx, New York

… Six Arrested at Fentanyl/Heroin Packaging Mill in the Bronx, New York March 25, 2026 New … Roberts, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Task Force Division, …
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Depressants

GHB - Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid

August 21, 2025
Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) is another name for the generic drug sodium oxybate. Xyrem® (which is sodium oxybate) is the trade name of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescription medication. Xyrem® is approved as a treatment to improve daytime sleepiness and muscle weakness with narcolepsy (a disorder marked by sudden...
August 21, 2025
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Buffalo Man Charged With Federal Robbery Of A Pharmacy And Illegal Sale Of Oxycodone

… Man Charged With Federal Robbery Of A Pharmacy And Illegal Sale Of Oxycodone March 02, 2011 New York Contact Info … in Charge of the New York Field Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) John P. Gilbride and U.S. Attorney William …
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Drugs of Concern

Fake Prescription Pills

February 25, 2025
Many fake pills are made to look like prescription opioids – such as oxycodone (Oxycontin®, Percocet®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®) – but contain fentanyl or methamphetamine. Criminal drug networks are mass-producing fake pills and falsely marketing them as legitimate prescription pills to deceive the...
February 25, 2025
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Depressants

Barbiturates

January 21, 2025
Depressant drug used to help sleep, relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, and prevent seizures. Prescribed names: Fiorina®, Pentothal®, Seconal®, or Nembutal®.
January 21, 2025
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Tulare County Man Indicted For Sales Of Oxycontin

… Tulare County Man Indicted For Sales Of Oxycontin February 14, 2014 San Francisco … View Bob P. Beris Bio Bob P. Beris, Domestic Northern California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San …
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Curious Goods LLC Coconspirators Sentenced For Synthetic Marijuana Sales Scheme

… Curious Goods LLC Coconspirators Sentenced For Synthetic Marijuana Sales Scheme December 16, 2014 New Orleans Contact Info …
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Steroids

Steroids

January 25, 2025
Anabolic steroids are synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone that are abused in an attempt to promote muscle growth, enhance athletic or other physical performance, and improve physical appearance. Testosterone, trenbolone, oxymetholone, methandrostenolone, nandrolone, stanozolol, boldenone, and oxandrolone are some of the anabolic steroids that are...
January 25, 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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Heroin

Heroin

January 21, 2025
Heroin is a highly addictive drug and it is a rapidly acting opioid. An opiate (narcotic) drug processed from morphine and extracted from certain poppy plants. Heroin comes in a white or brownish powder, or a black sticky substance known as “black tar heroin.” Often “cut” with other drugs or...
January 21, 2025
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Charlotte Car Dealership Owner and Sales Manager Plead Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy

… Charlotte Car Dealership Owner and Sales Manager Plead Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy … conspiracy charges, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. John Harvey …
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Brother and Sister Plead Guilty to Drug Conspiracy Involving Fentanyl Sales

… Sister Plead Guilty to Drug Conspiracy Involving Fentanyl Sales February 08, 2023 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact … Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Tenderloin Drug Dealer Sentenced to 46 Months for Fentanyl Sales

… Tenderloin Drug Dealer Sentenced to 46 Months for Fentanyl Sales …
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Derry Man Indicted On Charges Related To Sales Of Synthetic Cannabinoids

… Derry Man Indicted On Charges Related To Sales Of Synthetic Cannabinoids July 17, 2015 New England … to a Recruiter /events Find Us 40 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford , MA 01730 United States New England Contacts New …
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Ten members of ‘the 200’ robbery crew charged with racketeering, robbery, narcotics, burglary, and firearms offenses

… (315) 426-5300 Westchester - (914) 682-6256 New York Drug Enforcement Task Force REDRUM group makes arrests this … of terror in Washington Heights is responsible for a rap sheet of crimes ranging from robbery to racketeering and … today in Manhattan federal court and in other court papers [1] : From 2014 through September 2018, in the …
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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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Bakersfield Man Sentenced For Structuring Over $4.2 M In Proceeds Of Synthetic Drug Sales

… Bakersfield Man Sentenced For Structuring Over $4.2 M In Proceeds Of Synthetic Drug Sales August 14, 2017 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us …