PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

October 22, 2025
DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th October 22, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
October 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Vape Trail Cracks Down on Illegal Substances in Vape Shops

September 25, 2025
Operation Vape Trail Cracks Down on Illegal Substances in Vape Shops September 25, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
September 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Virginian Native Christopher C. Goumenis Named Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Washington Division

September 05, 2025
Virginian Native Christopher C. Goumenis Named Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Washington Division September 05, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
September 05, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization, Trafficking Cocaine Across Maryland and Bribing U.S. Postal Letter Carriers, Sentenced

August 02, 2021
… Trafficking Organization, Trafficking Cocaine Across Maryland and Bribing U.S. Postal Letter Carriers, Sentenced August 02, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) … 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
August 02, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Attorney General Chiesa Announces New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program

January 18, 2012
… Attorney General Chiesa Announces New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program January 18, 2012 New Jersey Contact Info … Division of Consumer Affairs on Facebook , and check our online calendar of upcoming Consumer Outreach events. On …
January 18, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Pain Clinic Owners, Distributors And Runners Indicted For Allegedly Conspiring To Operate “Pill Mills”

May 28, 2015
… Pain Clinic Owners, Distributors And Runners Indicted For Allegedly Conspiring To Operate … Operation Engage DMV Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … Christopher C. Goumenis Domestic all of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia Additional Division Info …
May 28, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

23 Individuals Charged With Trafficking Counterfeit Prescription Pills

October 31, 2022
… (both pharmaceutical-grade and counterfeit pills containing fentanyl), cocaine and marijuana, among others. The Nagle … these pills contained deadly narcotics – including fentanyl, which is 100 times more potent than morphine, and …
October 31, 2022
DOCUMENT

Administrator Anne Milgram Delivers Opening Statement Before the House Committee on Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee

May 07, 2024
DEA Administrator Remarks
… Subcommittee for inviting me to testify today on National Fentanyl Awareness Day.  It is appropriate that on National Fentanyl Awareness Day, that I am given the opportunity to …
May 07, 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION

Count Test

December 19, 2022
… Count Test DEA Seized Record Number of Fentanyl Pills in 2022 Fentanyl Pills Seized + 50600000 Fentanyl Powder Seized + lbs. 10800 …
December 19, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Multistate Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison

April 13, 2023
… Leader of Multistate Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison April 13, 2023 Seattle Contact … Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … four kilograms of methamphetamine and four kilograms of fentanyl sent through the mail. The Alaska drug distributor, …
April 13, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Repeat Offender Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Distributing Drugs for a Transnational Drug Trafficking Ring

December 22, 2022
… has 17 prior convictions – 11 for drug distribution Fentanyl_oxy_30mg_bulk pill spill copy.jpg DEA file photo: Fake pills laced with fentanyl  Methamphetamine Stock photo.jpg DEA Stock Photo: …
December 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Supplier From New Hampshire Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison For Multi-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

April 06, 2025
… Lawrence-area drug dealers with large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine has been sentenced in … 2022 into a drug trafficking organization distributing fentanyl, fentanyl pills, cocaine base and methamphetamine, …
April 06, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Four Defendants Arrested, Charged with Selling Drugs and Guns in the Medina, NY

November 23, 2022
… in two separate criminal complaints with selling cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and firearms in the Medina, NY, …
November 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Waterbury Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses

May 31, 2023
… calls during which Rodriguez arranged for Oquendo to supply fentanyl to other drug distributors, including Sylvester … search of his residence revealed approximately 100 grams of fentanyl, 64 grams of crack cocaine, 102 grams of …
May 31, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Jury Finds Waterbury Man Guilty of Narcotics Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses

March 13, 2023
… calls during which Rodriguez arranged for Oquendo to supply fentanyl to other drug distributors, including Sylvester … of Oquendo’s residence revealed approximately 100 grams of fentanyl, 64 grams of crack cocaine, 102 grams of …
March 13, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Bloomfield Man Guilty of Multiple Narcotics Trafficking Offenses

October 26, 2022
… that Wiley conspired with Harry and others to distribute fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana throughout Connecticut. …
October 26, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Grand Jury returns superseding indictment in national drug trafficking ring

April 16, 2020
… of cocaine, one kilogram or more of heroin, 400 grams of fentanyl, 280 grams or more of cocaine base, 100 grams or …
April 16, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Fairbanks Man Sentenced to Over 14 Years in Case for Possessing Kilograms of Illegal Drugs with Intent to Distribute

February 20, 2025
… 571-387-2800 Diversion Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Fentanyl Seized in this Case Included More Than 85,000 … of controlled substances, including seven pounds of illicit fentanyl, intended for distribution to profit at the expense …
February 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Thurston County Man Caught Twice with Drugs and Firearms Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

November 18, 2024
… Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Arrested with Large Amounts of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine and Loaded Firearms in Home and … warrant on Graves’ home and car.  In the home they found fentanyl pills, two firearms (one of them loaded) and nearly …
November 18, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Final Federal Defendant from “Operation New Day” Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

August 13, 2024
… Final Federal Defendant from “Operation New Day” Sentenced to Five Years in Prison August 13, 2024 Seattle Contact Info … Law Enforcement Emphasis Caoevidence.jpg Seized firearm, fentanyl, cash. SEATTLE, Wash . – A 56-year-old Seattle man …
August 13, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Final Defendant in Large Western Washington Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison

April 16, 2024
… Operation Engage Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit … a drug redistributor and interstate transporter of heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. At the sentencing hearing, …
April 16, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Investigations Result in Three Southern Oregon Drug Traffickers Pleading Guilty in Federal Court

November 01, 2023
… and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. Candice Nadine Mckee, 31, a distributor in … and distribute large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl, in the form of counterfeit Oxycodone pills, in and …
November 01, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Previously Convicted Felon Indicted for Narcotics and Firearms Offenses

August 25, 2023
… Previously Convicted Felon Indicted for Narcotics and Firearms Offenses August 25, 2023 New England Contact … trafficking counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine, unlawfully possessing firearms … 500 counterfeit Adderall pills, containing 68 grams of fentanyl, during a controlled purchase in North Billerica. …
August 25, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Bloomfield Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics Trafficking Offenses

August 25, 2023
… that Wiley conspired with Harry and others to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana throughout Connecticut. …
August 25, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Dealing Husband and Wife Sentenced to Federal Prison

November 29, 2022
… Diversion Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Sold Fentanyl-Laced Pill Linked to Overdose Death Fentanyl_oxy_30mg_bulk pill spill copy.jpg DEA file photo: …
November 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Three Arrested After Distributing Methamphetamine and Fake Pills from Phoenix Auto Dealership

February 03, 2022
… Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas Meth, Fake M30 Fentanyl Pills and 14 Firearms Seized Approximately 20 … of methamphetamine, 4,000 M30 pills suspected to contain fentanyl, 14 firearms and two vehicles. The Maricopa County …
February 03, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Two drug traffickers linked to fatal overdose in Bellingham arrested in Skagit County

December 04, 2019
… Two drug traffickers linked to fatal overdose in Bellingham arrested in Skagit County … Investigators seize phony oxycodone pills containing fentanyl SEATTLE  – Two Skagit County residents are charged …
December 04, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION

20th Anniversary of 9/11

January 22, 2025
… of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. As we pause to reflect upon the sorrow of that day, we also recall the dedication, commitment and strength of those who responded to the tragic events. As generations before us remember where they were on days that changed history, we will never …
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Pawtucket Man Admits to Being an Armed Heroin Trafficker

April 28, 2023
… Monday that he was in possession of more than two kilos of fentanyl, a loaded Glock handgun, and nearly $80,000 in cash …
April 28, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Woonsocket Drug Runner Sentenced to Federal Prison

April 21, 2022
… for two men convicted of brokering drug deals and supplying fentanyl and crack cocaine has been sentenced to one year … distribute cocaine base; distribution of cocaine base and fentanyl; and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. …
April 21, 2022