PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2020
… collected in the program’s ten years. Americans once again showed their dedication to remove prescription pills from … and the Environmental Protection Agency have tips on how to safely dispose of drugs at home. DEA encourages the …
November 05, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Heroin Investigations Lead To Two Major Seizures: $12 Million Street Value

October 01, 2014
… dedicated investigative work,” said Ms. Brennan. “However, it is not a time to congratulate ourselves, but to … The two investigations are representative examples of how drug traffickers flood New York City and the greater … in the Bronx. The apartment served as a heroin “mill”, where large quantities of the drug are processed and …
October 01, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Communities

March 02, 2021
… Drugs trends across the United States continue to evolve. Fentanyl, one of the most deadly drugs, is seen across the …
March 02, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Twenty-Five Individuals Charged In Southeastern Massachusetts Heroin Ring

October 01, 2015
… of an ongoing federal effort to stem the tide of heroin and fentanyl in southeastern Massachusetts. In a related … public health officials at a forum on Friday in Waltham on how the misuse of prescription opioids is driving demand for …
October 01, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Fentanyl, Cocaine and a Weapon Earns Man 11 Years in Prison

January 26, 2022
… Fentanyl, Cocaine and a Weapon Earns Man 11 Years in Prison … previously pled guilty to two counts of distribution of fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute …
January 26, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Champions 2025 Red Ribbon Campaign

September 30, 2025
… by Special Agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena inspires the men and women of DEA to continue our critical mission with … is “Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free,” highlighting how living a drug-free lifestyle helps build a stronger and … and community outreach. Through a unified focus on fentanyl enforcement, public awareness initiatives, and the …
September 30, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Rocky Mountain Division Hosts Inaugural Family Summit

December 15, 2022
… to prosecute the criminals who are making and distributing fentanyl, and who are killing our loved ones and our … such as fentanyl. If you are interested in information on how to get involved in future events you are encouraged to …
December 15, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

29 Guns, Fentanyl, Meth Behind Indictment of Kansas City Man

October 18, 2023
… 29 Guns, Fentanyl, Meth Behind Indictment of Kansas City Man October … in his residence, along with significant amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Charles J. Dunne, 60, was …
October 18, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Heroin, Fentanyl, Firearms and Ammunition

July 18, 2023
… Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Heroin, Fentanyl, Firearms and Ammunition July 18, 2023 New England …
July 18, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Former Philadelphia Police Detective Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges

October 09, 2012
… and China. One supplier shipped the steroids to California where defendant Robert Walters re-packaged them for shipment … customers throughout the United States that he met through online weightlifting chat rooms on websites including: …
October 09, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Former Police Detective And His Wife Sentenced In Drug Conspiracy

January 07, 2013
… and China. One supplier shipped the steroids to California where defendant Robert Walters re-packaged them for shipment … customers throughout the United States that he met through online weightlifting chat rooms on websites including: …
January 07, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Brooklyn man charged with distributing synthetic drugs, fentanyl, and Oxycodone over the internet

August 24, 2018
… Brooklyn man charged with distributing synthetic drugs, fentanyl, and Oxycodone over the internet August 24, 2018 … M. Heino NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 80 Mulberry Street 2nd Floor …
August 24, 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION

Fentanyl-Related Substances (FRS)

February 26, 2025
… Fentanyl-Related Substances (FRS) Fentanyl-Related Substances (FRS) Fentanyl-Related …
February 26, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day with Extended Hours for the Faces of Fentanyl Exhibit

August 17, 2023
… DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day with Extended Hours … Alexander Neville Foundation, Blue Plaid Society, Facing Fentanyl, Voices for Awareness, and V.O.I.D., among others. …
August 17, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Two Mexican Citizens Indicted for Distribution of Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine

November 28, 2023
… Two Mexican Citizens Indicted for Distribution of Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine November 28, 2023 St. Louis Contact …
November 28, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Large-Scale Counterfeit Pill Manufacturer Charged With Drug Offenses And Pandemic Loan Fraud

July 23, 2024
… Defendant Allegedly Sought to Import Kilograms of Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals into the United States and … skilled in the chemical processes used in the synthesis of fentanyl, the compounding of controlled substances for …
July 23, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Fourteen People Charged with Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl, and Cocaine in Racine, Wisconsin

November 19, 2020
… Fourteen People Charged with Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl, and Cocaine in Racine, Wisconsin November 19, 2020 …
November 19, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Dover Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl and Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl

March 13, 2023
… Dover Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl and Possession with Intent to …
March 13, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Trafficker smuggling large quantities of deadly fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine sentenced to 168 months

December 23, 2019
… Trafficker smuggling large quantities of deadly fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine sentenced to 168 …
December 23, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Monument Street Gang Supplier Sentenced and Co-Defendant Pleads Guilty

July 29, 2021
… years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine in the Monument …
July 29, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Bakersfield Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing and Attempting to Sell Fentanyl, Cocaine and Methamphetamine

June 14, 2021
… Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing and Attempting to Sell Fentanyl, Cocaine and Methamphetamine June 14, 2021 San …
June 14, 2021
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Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine, and Heroin

July 22, 2025
… Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine, and Heroin July 22, 2025 Miami …
July 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Two Baltimore, Maryland Men Facing Federal Indictment for the Attempted Murder of a Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent

June 09, 2022
… with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin.     The indictment was … conspired to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and crack cocaine.  The …
June 09, 2022
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Member of Gregory Butler Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for His Role in the Drug Distribution Conspiracy

November 15, 2021
… Organization that Arranged Heroin, Crack Cocaine, and Fentanyl sales to Drug Users and Redistributors from … Organization (“Butler DTO”) which distributed heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine in Maryland, Virginia, …
November 15, 2021
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Cocaine/Fentanyl Combination in Pennsylvania

February 01, 2018
Publication
… Cocaine/Fentanyl Combination in Pennsylvania Publication … seized cocaine exhibits were found to contain cocaine and fentanyl, as well as a combined cocaine and fentanyl …
February 01, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Indictment charges 14 men with trafficking fentanyl, heroin and cocaine

June 11, 2019
… Indictment charges 14 men with trafficking fentanyl, heroin and cocaine June 11, 2019 New England …
June 11, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Schenectady Man Sentenced to 120 Months for Cocaine Conspiracy

October 31, 2023
… Freedman stated: “Jeffrey Civitello Sr. is heading back to where he belongs – federal prison. Today’s sentencing will … of Schenectady.  This sentencing is a prime example of how the proximity to New York City helps fuel drug … Kelly in Breezy Point, New York, on the Rockaway Peninsula, where Kelly and Sinde loaded up the Jeep’s hidden …
October 31, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Probe Leads To Discovery Of Cross-Border Drug Tunnel In San Luis, AZ

July 12, 2012
… drug smuggling tunnel is yet another reminder of how desperate these criminal organizations are and the … across the border in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, where they located the tunnel’s other entrance. Mexican … numerous bags of dirt stacked to the ceiling in the room where the tunnel’s entryway was located. Since January 2012, …
July 12, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Former medical doctor sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for unlawful distribution of opioids and causing the overdose death of a patient

April 30, 2019
… and one count of unlawful distribution of oxycodone and fentanyl that resulted in the death of a patient. The court … was found dead of a fatal combination of oxycodone and fentanyl, two days after he had been prescribed those drugs … sentence imposed today.”   “Today’s sentence demonstrates how DEA, EDNY and their many law enforcement partners have …
April 30, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division and the Office of the Attorney General Host First Family Summit in Montana

April 12, 2023
… David Olesky of the DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division.  “Fentanyl is the greatest drug threat facing our country and … such as fentanyl. If you are interested in information on how to get involved in future events you are encouraged to …
April 12, 2023