PRESS RELEASE

Brevard, N.C. Woman Sentenced to 15 Years on Drug Charges

November 30, 2022
… - (919) 790-3004 Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Defendant sold fentanyl that resulted in victim’s overdose death Fentanyl … The package actually contained 100 grams of 99 percent pure fentanyl, similar to the substance seen here.  ASHEVILLE, …
November 30, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

November 04, 2019
… Prevention Get Smart About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Fentanyl Pill Box.jpg Fentanyl Pills1.jpg Fentanyl … quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is lethal in …
November 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

November 04, 2019
… Training Coordinator: (571) 362-2942 Miami.Training@dea.gov Fentanyl Pills2_0.jpg Fentanyl Pills_0.JPG Fentanyl … quantities of counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is lethal in …
November 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

State and federal authorities dismantle major Philadelphia gun trafficking ring that sold guns and methamphetamine in Camden

January 27, 2020
… State and federal authorities dismantle major Philadelphia gun … M. Heino NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 80 Mulberry Street 2nd Floor … obtained guns illegally by paying “straw purchasers” to buy guns in Pennsylvania at dealerships and gun shows. …
January 27, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Opioid dealer that caused deaths of two people going to prison for more than 21 years

August 12, 2019
… Red Ribbon: Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Sold heroin and fentanyl that was branded “Fire”   BUFFALO, N.Y. – DEA New … and butyryl fentanyl causing death, and distribution of fentanyl, butyryl fentanyl, and furanyl fentanyl causing …
August 12, 2019
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Community Event
April 24, 2021
April 24, 2021

DEA Washington Division National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
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Join the DEA Washington Division and our local law enforcement partners as we host the 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA Washington Division and our partners will host collection sites to collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and...
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Community Event
December 20, 2025
December 20, 2025

Recognizing Signs of Youth Drug Abuse Webinar

5:43 AM - 5:43 AM (EST)
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The DEA Washington Division is sponsoring a free webinar for community members on the Signs of Youth Drug Abuse. This webinar is a 30-minute presentation (available in Spanish and English), designed to help parents, caregivers, and educators identify the signs of potential drug misuse and where to find help for...
DOCUMENT

DEA Foreign Review Report

March 24, 2023
Publication
… States Attorney in the Southern District of New York, where he led the International Narcotics Trafficking Unit …
March 24, 2023
DOCUMENT

Heroin Signature Report

October 15, 2018
Publication
… heroin samples in 2016 to identify the geographic area where the samples were manufactured (Mexico, South America …
October 15, 2018
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Recruitment
February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020

Job Fair

12:00 AM - 3:00 AM (EST)
River Grove, IL
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Chicago Division, will be at the Triton College Hiring Event to provide information and materials, and answer questions on the application process for becoming a DEA Special Agent. Become a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills...
PRESS RELEASE

Owner of Kansas City, Kansas Pharmacy Agrees to Pay $200,000 to Resolve Allegations of Violating the Controlled Substances Act

September 24, 2025
… records for irregularities or suspicious patterns in how controlled substances are prescribed and dispensed. …
September 24, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Leads Franklin Drug Investigations with Assistance from Franklin Police — 27 Arrests Made

August 28, 2025
… Field Division. “This case is an excellent example of how federal leadership and local cooperation can come …
August 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Queens Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Illegally Distributing Oxycodone and Filing False Tax Returns

February 17, 2023
… Eastern District of New York’s partnership exemplifies how investigations like this successfully arrest and …
February 17, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Queens pharmacist indicted for illegal distribution of oxycodone and filing false tax returns

January 23, 2020
… on his corporate tax returns in conjunction with concealing how the income was derived.” If convicted of the drug …
January 23, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Heroin Enforcement Team, Long Island Heroin Task Force, ATF, Nassau County Police Department and Suffolk County DA team up to arrest 19 members of drug ring

November 08, 2018
… through ‘Operation Moneygram’ is another clear example of how this multi-jurisdictional investigation by the Long …
November 08, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

RICO indictment charges “110 Gang”

October 29, 2018
… and faces are not part of this roundup.” “These arrests show how important collaboration and information sharing are …
October 29, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Leaders of Dangerous Mexican Drug Cartel Responsible for Extreme Violence Charged with International Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

October 16, 2024
… of the world’s most dangerous drug cartels, no matter how long it takes,” said U.S. Attorney Breon Peace for the …
October 16, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Multiple Pharmaceutical Distributor Executives, Sales Representatives and Brokers Charged in Connection with Unlawful Sales of over 70M Opioid Pills

October 03, 2024
… Distributor Executives, Sales Representatives and Brokers Charged in Connection with Unlawful Sales of … the unlawful distribution of nearly 70 million opioid pills and over 30 million doses of other commonly abused … Comeaux. "This case serves as an excellent illustration of how a closed system of distribution system should operate.  …
October 03, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Nine Defendants Indicted in Burke County Drug Trafficking Investigation

November 10, 2021
… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United States Atlanta … Robert Murphy Domestic Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina Additional Division Info Community … The success of this investigation is a shining example of how DEA and its law enforcement partners work …
November 10, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Sophisticated Sinaloa Cartel Money Laundering Organization Dismantled

April 18, 2023
… (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 … to our communities,” said Special Agent in Charge Shelly Howe. “The DEA and our law enforcement partners will …
April 18, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Assassin for Mexican Cartel Sentenced to Life in Prison

March 24, 2022
… drug traffickers who harm our communities, no matter how long it takes.” “The sentencing of Mario … Jeffrey C. Boshek II. Iglesias’s co-defendant, Arturo Shows Urquidi, aka “Chous,” 51, of Juarez, was found guilty … firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes. Shows was sentenced to life in prison on March 3, 2022. The …
March 24, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Indiana, California drug-trafficking organizations dismantled

December 19, 2019
… Office. This violent drug trafficking organization showed complete disregard for the fine citizens of Terre … of illegal drugs. This case is a great example of how working together with our law enforcement partners, we …
December 19, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Okaloosa DTO Members Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Firearm Offenses

August 18, 2021
… from our streets.” “This complex investigation exemplifies how leveraging law enforcement partnerships and expertise …
August 18, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Aryan Brotherhood members and associates charged with racketeering for directing murders and other violent crimes from inside California prisons

June 06, 2019
… Aryan Brotherhood members and associates charged with racketeering for directing murders and other violent crimes from inside California prisons June … Rehabilitation. “Actions like this operation demonstrate how effective our partnerships are with local, state, and …
June 06, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Sweeping 2-day Operation Targets International Organized Crime In Sacramento Area Neighborhoods

April 04, 2018
… our signature transnational investigative authorities and how we are able to help tackle these types of criminal …
April 04, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

34 In Custody In Connection With Austin-Based Drug Distribution Operation

October 16, 2014
… “This long-term investigation is an ideal example of how law enforcement at all levels works together to put …
October 16, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Verdict Returned Against Two Remaining Defendants In Murder-for-Hire And Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

November 01, 2012
… undercover agents. While there, Corley and Walker detailed how they would approach the unnamed intended victim at which …
November 01, 2012
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Federal Jury In Austin Convicts Four In Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving Los Zetas Drug Trafficking Proceeds, Extortion, And Bribery

May 09, 2013
… Involving Los Zetas Drug Trafficking Proceeds, Extortion, And Bribery May 09, 2013 Houston Contact Info Contact Us … ruthless Los Zetas. The government was able to show how the corrupting influence of drug cartels has extended …
May 09, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

22 Defendants Charged For Alleged Roles In Connected Drug Rings Extending From Mexico To Chicago And Across The U.S.

October 01, 2014
… demonstrates the wisdom of the Strike Force and illustrates how dedicated teamwork can rise above jurisdictional and …
October 01, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Will Take Place From 10 A.m. -2 P.m. On Saturday, September 26th

September 24, 2015
… poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from … medicine cabinet.   In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often …
September 24, 2015