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Attorney General Barr announces Timothy J. Shea as new Acting Administrator of Drug Enforcement Administration

… Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia where he prosecuted federal criminal cases, including drug … Bureau in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office where he managed several divisions staffed by attorneys and … cum laude in 1991 from the Georgetown University Law Center where he was elected to the Order of the Coif.  He was also …
STORY

The Washington Division Takes Community Engagement Virtual

March 05, 2021
… extended time we have all spent in isolation due to the pandemic, has sharply exacerbated the health risks and harms … with the local community. Meeting with community members where they are – out and about at local events – has been … National Night Out events – we always aim to meet people where they are,” said Jarod Forget, Special Agent in Charge …
March 05, 2021
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Dominican Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine

… methamphetamine, about 21 ounces cocaine, and 40 grams of fentanyl. They agreed to a purchase price of $69,000. On … met the undercover officer in a parking lot in Seabrook, where Castillo-Solano stated that his “brother,” later … arrived and delivered the methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl to the undercover officer, at which point the DEA …
PRESS RELEASE

Report fraudulent and suspicious pharmaceutical activities anonymously through the DEA San Diego RxAbuse Tip Line

… (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 4560 Viewridge Avenue San … Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug Prevention Get Smart About Drugs … DEA representative, call (571) 324-6499. DEA also offers an online reporting tool for pharmaceutical activities on the …
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Georgia Man, Trafficking Methamphetamine from Georgia to Virginia, Convicted

Georgia Man, Trafficking Methamphetamine from Georgia to Virginia, Convicted February 10, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov …
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Bristol Man Sentenced on Drug and Gun Charges

Bristol Man Sentenced on Drug and Gun Charges September 13, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
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Virginia Beach man sentenced to prison for heroin trafficking conspiracy

Virginia Beach man sentenced to prison for heroin trafficking conspiracy January 08, 2020 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to …
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Multi-kilo cocaine dealer from Mecklenburg County sentenced to 15 years in prison

Multi-kilo cocaine dealer from Mecklenburg County sentenced to 15 years in prison January 16, 2020 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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Bristol man pleads guilty to methamphetamine and firearms charges

… Bristol man pleads guilty to methamphetamine and firearms charges January 06, 2020 Washington, DC Contact … Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … X Christopher C. Goumenis Domestic all of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia Additional Division Info …
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Virginia man distributing over ½ million dollars of cocaine, found and sentenced to prison

Virginia man distributing over ½ million dollars of cocaine, found and sentenced to prison November 18, 2019 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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Cocaine supplier for local Virginia Bloods gang sentenced to prison

Cocaine supplier for local Virginia Bloods gang sentenced to prison December 06, 2019 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Richmond man running multi-state heroin trafficking conspiracy sentenced

Richmond man running multi-state heroin trafficking conspiracy sentenced October 29, 2019 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to …
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Drug traffickers distributing heroin from Woodbridge, Va., to Pennsylvania sentenced

Drug traffickers distributing heroin from Woodbridge, Va., to Pennsylvania sentenced September 06, 2019 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

… fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day are available online at  www.takebackday.com .                             …
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The Drug Enforcement Administration and Discovery Education name grand prize winner of Operation Prevention Video Challenge

… The Drug Enforcement Administration and Discovery Education name grand prize winner of Operation … (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links … “Don’t Do It.” Selected through a period of public voting online, the People’s Choice Award winners will receive an …
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Mexican National Living in Hialeah Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Purchase Five Kilograms of Cocaine

… community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov . Follow DEA Miami …
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Nassau County Repeat Offender Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Offense

… Nassau County Repeat Offender Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Offense December 17, 2021 Miami Contact Info … Engage Ft. Lauderdale Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … in your community, please submit your anonymous tip online through the DEA Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov . …
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5 Arrested, Meth Lab Seized in Spotsylvania County

5 Arrested, Meth Lab Seized in Spotsylvania County January 29, 2008 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
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California Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking

California Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking February 01, 2007 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Fairfax County Man Pleads Guilty to Drug, Gambling Charges

… Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … X Christopher C. Goumenis Domestic all of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia Additional Division Info …
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26th Annual IDEC to be held in Turkey

26th Annual IDEC to be held in Turkey June 30, 2008 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K …
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Final Defendant in Oxycontin Ring Pleads Guilty During Trial

Final Defendant in Oxycontin Ring Pleads Guilty During Trial January 19, 2006 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Presentation of Asset Forfeiture Checks: Share the Wealth

Presentation of Asset Forfeiture Checks: Share the Wealth October 16, 2007 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Newport News Drug Dealer Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison

… Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … X Christopher C. Goumenis Domestic all of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia Additional Division Info …
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Virginia Man Sentenced to Two Life Terms for Crack Cocaine Conspiracy

Virginia Man Sentenced to Two Life Terms for Crack Cocaine Conspiracy May 07, 2007 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Cocaine Seizure and Indictment

Cocaine Seizure and Indictment April 24, 2007 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K Street, …
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Member of ‘North Avenue Boys’ Sentenced To Over 7 Years In Prison For Witness Retaliation

Member of ‘North Avenue Boys’ Sentenced To Over 7 Years In Prison For Witness Retaliation April 10, 2006 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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Bristol Man Charged With Possession Of Thousands Of Ecstasy Pills

Bristol Man Charged With Possession Of Thousands Of Ecstasy Pills March 22, 2006 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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DEA Turn Over Keys of Seized Building to Local Community

… DEA Turn Over Keys of Seized Building to Local Community March 09, 2006 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) … Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
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Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Distribution of Cocaine

Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Distribution of Cocaine February 17, 2006 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …