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Recruitment
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023

Colorado Springs Military & Veterans Employment Expo (MVEE)

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
Colorado Springs, CO
The MVEE is an annual event that has been held in May for over 10 years. It attracts transitioning service members, veterans and their spouses from the four local military bases and the local community in the Colorado Springs area. The MVEE is also open to the general public. This...
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2019 National Drug Threat Assessment

January 30, 2020
… public health data; open source reporting; and intelligence from other government agencies to determine which substances …
January 30, 2020
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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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Fentanyl-Related Deaths Decrease in Indiana

April 14, 2026
… deaths in Indiana decreased approximately 28 percent from 2023. In the same period, fentanyl-involved deaths …
April 14, 2026
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Recruitment
April 06, 2023
April 06, 2023

University of Wyoming Criminal Justice Career Fair

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Laramie, WY
This event will be held on the main campus of the University of Wyoming in Laramie, and is an excellent opportunity for students to connect with law enforcement professionals from various local, state and federal agencies. DEA representatives will be in attendance for this event. For any questions, contact the...
GENERAL INFORMATION

Mission

January 22, 2025
… information. Seizure and forfeiture of assets derived from, traceable to, or intended to be used for illicit drug …
January 22, 2025
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The West Virginia Drug Situation

May 01, 2017
… West Virginia in 2015, more than double the number who died from car accidents. DEA-WAS-DIR-024-17 West Virginia Drug …
May 01, 2017
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Drug Slang Code Words

May 01, 2017
… (DEA) Intelligence Report contains information from a variety of law enforcement and open sources. It is …
May 01, 2017
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Deadly Contaminated Cocaine Widespread in Florida (2018)

February 01, 2018
… and analyzed by forensic laboratories during the period from 2016 to 2017 revealed the widespread adulteration of …
February 01, 2018
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2017 Domestic Methamphetamine Threat Assessment Key Findings

January 11, 2018
… public health data; news reports; and intelligence from other government agencies to assess the methamphetamine …
January 11, 2018
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2013 National Drug Threat Assessment

October 01, 2013
… DEA intelligence analysts considered quantitative data from various sources (seizures, investigations, arrests, …
October 01, 2013
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2016 National Heroin Threat Assessment Summary

June 01, 2016
… number of overdose deaths. In 2014, 10,574 Americans died from heroin-related overdoses, more than triple the number …
June 01, 2016
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2015 National Heroin Threat Assessment Summary

April 01, 2015
… number of overdose deaths. In 2013, 8,620 Americans died from heroin-related overdoses, nearly triple the number in …
April 01, 2015
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Fentanyl Free America

May 11, 2026
… DEA’s unwavering commitment to protect the United States from synthetic opioids by disrupting the fentanyl supply … our nation. As long as there are people who seek to profit from suffering there will be attempts to bring fentanyl and …
May 11, 2026
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Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program

April 03, 2026
… marijuana plants. The program also removed 3,125 weapons from cannabis cultivators. The success of the DCE/SP is …
April 03, 2026
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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
PRESS RELEASE

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 …
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Trenton heroin distributors plead guilty

… and Young are the first three defendants to plead guilty. 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 …