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DEA Search Warrants in Tri-Cities Result in Largest Drug Seizure in Eastern District of Washington History

… Notably, Sanchez was on federal supervised release stemming from a previous federal drug trafficking conviction. The … amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine removed from the Tri-Cities area would have devastated families and … American lives.” “Removing this historic quantity of poison from our community is a true testament to the dedication, …
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West Virginia Senate Bill 196 Increases Penalties for Drug-Related Crimes

December 23, 2025
… deaths that surpassed the national average decrease from November 2023 to November 2024. West Virginia Senate …
December 23, 2025
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Recruitment
June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024

RecruitMilitary - Hampton Veterans Job Fair (In-Person)

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Hampton, VA
This is a RecruitMilitary Job Fair where job seekers with military experience can meet with recruiters from local, state, and federal government, and national companies. These events are free for U.S veterans, military spouses, transitioning military, and members of the Guard and Reserve. For more information about this event, please...
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Recruitment
June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024

RecruitMilitary - St. Louis Veterans Job Fair (In-Person)

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
St. Louis, MO
This is a RecruitMilitary Job Fair where job seekers with military experience can meet with recruiters from local, state, and federal government, and national companies. These events are free for U.S veterans, military spouses, transitioning military, and members of the Guard and Reserve. For more information about this event, please...
PRESS RELEASE

Two Men Charged with Heroin Trafficking

… possessing nearly 24 pounds of heroin aboard a bus en route from California to New York. Darwin G. Morales-Sagastume, …
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Former Chief of Honduran National Police Extradited

January 22, 2025
… would not have risen to power and successfully benefited from massive drug proceeds had it not been for his expansive …
January 22, 2025
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Community Event
July 09, 2021
July 09, 2021

The 11th Annual “Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence” Anti-Violence Youth Summit

6:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
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The 11th Annual “Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence” Anti-Violence Youth Summit will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 10 am- 3 pm. The virtual doors will open at 9:00 a.m. This event will be filled with dynamic speakers, entertainment, and invaluable information and resources for our youth...
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Museum
May 02, 2019
May 02, 2019

Who We Are and What We Do: Forensics

3:00 AM - 4:00 AM (EDT)
Arlington, VA
Take a peek into the inner workings of the Drug Enforcement Administration in our 2019 lecture series “Who We Are and What We Do.” Join Elizabeth L. Maurer, Curator of Education for the DEA Museum at a panel discussion with members of the Forensics staff from around the country. Contact...
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Recruitment
August 06, 2018 - August 17, 2018
August 06, 2018 - August 17, 2018

Student Volunteer Internship Program

8:00 AM - 7:59 PM (EDT)
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The DEA New England Division Student Volunteer Internship Program will be accepting resumes for student volunteer positions for the Winter/Spring 2019 Semester. Opening Date: August 6, 2018 Closing Date: August 17, 2018 Resumes received after August 17, 2018 will NOT be accepted. HOW TO APPLY: All resumes MUST be submitted...
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Acting Administrator Dhillon visits Colombia

May 07, 2019
… Since 2015, Colombian law enforcement forces have operated from this base, conducting the single largest operation in …
May 07, 2019
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Community Event
October 24, 2018
October 24, 2018

Federal Take Back Day

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
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On Wednesday, October 24, 2018, Federal Take Back Day, many Federal agencies around the country will provide collection sites for federal employees or contractors, to safely, confidentially and conveniently dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs. The on-site collections will be from 10am until 2pm. Date: Wednesday, October 24...
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2018 Slang Terms and Code Words

July 01, 2018
… new and updated information on slang terms and code words from a variety of law enforcement and open sources, and …
July 01, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of meth trafficking ring operating in Houston sentenced to 30 years in prison

… conducted an undercover operation to purchase meth from a suspected narcotics distributor - later identified as …
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Community Event
April 24, 2019
April 24, 2019

Federal Take Back Day (April 24, 2019)

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
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Collections sites located in Federal Government Buildings On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, Federal Take Back Day, many Federal agencies around the country will provide collection sites for federal employees or contractors, to safely, confidentially and conveniently dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs. The on-site collections will be from...
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Community Event
October 23, 2019
October 23, 2019

Federal Take Back Day (October 23, 2019)

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
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Collections sites located in Federal Government Buildings On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, Federal Take Back Day, many Federal agencies around the country will provide collection sites for federal employees or contractors, to safely, confidentially and conveniently dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs. The on-site collections will be from...
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Info for Teens

January 29, 2026
… Info for Teens Peers Speak Out Teens from Maryland Teens from California Info for Teens Using prescription pills that …
January 29, 2026
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Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program

August 13, 2025
… marijuana plants. The program also removed 3,125 weapons from cannabis cultivators. The success of the DCE/SP is …
August 13, 2025
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Placerville Felon Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

… one previously reported as stolen. Turner is prohibited from possessing firearms because he has five prior felony … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
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Convicted Drug Trafficker is Sentenced to Prison

… sources to purchase more than 5.5 grams of methamphetamine from Ross. On November 28, 2023, investigators executed a … methamphetamine, digital scales, and drug paraphernalia from Ross’s residence.  On September 20, 2024, Ross pleaded …
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Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Hartford Man Pleads Guilty to Oxycodone Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses

… investigators made controlled purchases of oxycodone pills from Benitez and his co-conspirator. Benitez was arrested on … Tactical Diversion Squad, which is composed of personnel from the DEA, the Connecticut State Police, and the Bristol, …
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Texoma HIDTA’s Caprock Initiative Honored at National HIDTA Awards Ceremony

… about the dangers of fentanyl. With significant support from the United States Attorney’s Office, the Texas … in combating the opioid crisis,” said Director Keith Brown, from Texoma HIDTA. “By bringing together law enforcement, …
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Sacramento Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Heroin Trafficking

… was heard during a wiretap discussing sourcing heroin from Mexico and the difficulties of getting people and drugs … Strike Force is a co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
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Lowndes County, MS Man Sentence in OCDETF Illegal Gun Possession Case

… to three years supervised release following his release from prison.  “We will continue to work diligently with our … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

… are inextricably linked,” said Acting Administrator Shea.  “From the extreme levels of violence in Mexican cartels, to … that have little regard for human life, and profit from the pain and suffering of our people. Along with our …
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DEA Gears Up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This event offers anonymous disposal … who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. “I encourage everyone across …
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Two Men Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization that Sold Drugs in Mercer County

… with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin. From June 2018 through May 2019, the defendants and others … packaged glassine envelopes or baggies containing heroin) from Paulino-Escalera, whom Gbanapolor referred to as …
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Twelve Members and Associates of ‘Harlem World/12th Avenue’ Street Gang Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… records, the investigation uncovered evidence that from February 2020 through April 26, 2021, the defendants … and cocaine base. Harlem World/12th Ave derives its name from a reference to an area in Paterson on and around 12th …
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DEA Liberty Mid-Atlantic HIDTA Task Force arrests four and seizes drugs and guns in Atlantic City

… two-month investigation into the distribution of narcotics from an Atlantic City apartment building has resulted in the … James Sarkos. “The removal of multiple handguns and drugs from our streets makes our neighborhoods safer.  The …
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Former Bordentown physician charged with narcotics distribution and fraud

… consideration of whether his patients were benefitting from the prescription painkillers he routinely and … BCPO Gang, Gun and Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Enforcement …