DOCUMENT

Fentanyl Designated a Weapon of Mass Destruction

December 15, 2025
… Fentanyl Designated a Weapon of Mass Destruction DEA … signed the Executive Order designating illicit fentanyl and core precursors as Weapons of Mass Destruction—because … move, and profit from this poison. If you traffic fentanyl, you are dealing in death—and we will treat you …
December 15, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Jury Convicts Fentanyl Distributor

July 16, 2024
… Jury Convicts Fentanyl Distributor July 16, 2024 St. Louis Contact Info … man was found guilty in federal court today of possessing fentanyl that he intended to distribute in Springfield, Mo. … passenger seat that contained approximately 300 grams of fentanyl, which is consistent with distribution and not …
July 16, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Cocaine and Fentanyl Seizures Rise in Iowa

February 24, 2021
… Cocaine and Fentanyl Seizures Rise in Iowa February 24, 2021 Omaha … kilograms of fentanyl from communities in Iowa last year.  Fentanyl, which is 100 times more potent than morphine, has …
February 24, 2021
DRUG FACT SHEET

Methadone

January 22, 2025
Narcotics (Opioids)
Methadone is a synthetic (man-made) narcotic, prescribed as Methadose® and Dolphine®. Methadone is available as a tablet, oral solution, or injectable liquid. As of January 1, 2008, manufacturers of methadone hydrochloride tablets 40 mg (dispersible) have voluntarily agreed to restrict distribution of this formulation to only those facilities authorized for...
January 22, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

DXM

January 21, 2025
Drugs of Concern
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a cough suppressant found in more than 120 over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications, either alone or in combination with other drugs such as analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen), antihistamines (e.g., chlorpheniramine), decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine), and/ or expectorants (e.g., guaifenesin).
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Two North Shore Men Arrested For Controlled Substance Conspiracy

October 31, 2022
… may not even know that they’re taking a deadly narcotic.” “Fentanyl and methamphetamine are causing tremendous damage … called a confidential source asking for instruction on how to change a “punch” on a TDP5 machine. A punch is the …
October 31, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Recommends Including Conversations on Dangers of Drugs in Back-to-School Routines

August 08, 2024
… Including Conversations on Dangers of Drugs in Back-to-School Routines August 08, 2024 Omaha Contact Info … before kids head out the door for a new year of learning.   Fentanyl and methamphetamine remain the top two drugs seized …
August 08, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Lawrence Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking

May 20, 2022
… Lawrence Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking May 20, 2022 New England Contact Info … for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl. Hector Minaya Melo, aka “El Jefe,” 35, was …
May 20, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Lawrence Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Trafficking

March 23, 2022
… Lawrence Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Trafficking March 23, 2022 New England Contact Info … court in Boston for drug trafficking activities involving fentanyl. Junior Turbis, 22, was sentenced by U.S. District …
March 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA St. Louis Division Hosts Families with Loved Ones who Died from Illegal Drugs

June 27, 2024
… to attendees to the division's third Family Summit on Fentanyl on June 17, 2024. Download Original Image DEA St. … “Our agents continue to seize record amounts of dangerous fentanyl, so we are well aware that warning the public is …
June 27, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Safety Harbor man charged with distributing fentanyl, causing death to one individual and serious injury to another

December 13, 2019
… Safety Harbor man charged with distributing fentanyl, causing death to one individual and serious injury …
December 13, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Armed Drug Dealer at Seattle's Third and Pike Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

February 24, 2023
… Armed Drug Dealer at Seattle's Third and Pike Sentenced to Five Years in Prison February 24, 2023 Seattle Contact … Diversion Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Sold Fentanyl While Carrying Loaded Handgun …
February 24, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Federal judge sentences Charlotte man to nine years in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy

February 04, 2019
… - (910) 815-4513 Defendant used the drug proceeds to buy multiple homes and luxury vehicles CHARLOTTE, N.C. – … around Mecklenburg County, and used the drug proceeds to buy multiple residences and luxury vehicles. On April 3, …
February 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 110 Months for Meth Trafficking

September 13, 2022
… police officer communicated with Shelton and arranged to buy two ounces of methamphetamine from him. At a location in … officer communicated with Shelton again and arranged to buy eight ounces of methamphetamine from him.  At a location …
September 13, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Wisconsin woman receives federal prison sentence for conspiracy to deal methamphetamine in multi-agency investigation

December 03, 2019
… 2018, the undercover officer conducted seven controlled buys of methamphetamine from Moore and one from Peterson, … totaled more than 60 grams. During the course of these buys, Moore stated that Peterson set the prices and weighed …
December 03, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Two Defendants Sentenced In Opioid Pill Mill Case

May 05, 2017
… seeking 30mg oxycodone pills.  Robertson offered to buy all the pills Robinson had for $16.00 per pill.  … 700 pills.  On March 3, 2014, Robertson agreed to buy 500 30mg oxycodone pills from Robinson.   This Organized …
May 05, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Bolton, Mississippi Resident Sentenced To Prison For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

May 15, 2014
… both the local and national economy.  Robinson attempted to buy a vehicle using illegal drug proceeds, which is a … an active role in the war on drugs.  Individuals guilty of buying assets for the purpose of laundering their illegal …
May 15, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Third Dealer Sentenced In Colorado River Indian Tribes Community Undercover Takedown

February 11, 2011
… at the tribe’s Farms Office in Poston, Ariz. Over three buys, Leivas sold the informant 43.9 grams of “actual” … grams of actual methamphetamine for $1,180 over three drug buys to the same buyer on the Colorado River Indian Tribes …
February 11, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Nevada Woman Sentenced For Taking ‘Food Stamps’ For Meth, Cash

May 16, 2017
… then used the EBT cards and PINs belonging to others to buy her own food. Vernon County Sheriff’s Department … of the EBT cards admitted he used his EBT benefits to buy methamphetamine from Drake. He told investigators that a …
May 16, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

11 Members of drug ring arrested on drug charges: three indicted on robbery charges

June 20, 2018
… are free of illegal drugs and we will follow the evidence where ever it leads,” Suffolk County Police Commissioner … is also a gym junkie and a supplier of steroids, which is how he came into contact with several of the defendants in … District Attorney Sini said. “I cannot emphasize enough how much work went into this operation by both the DEA and …
June 20, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 06, 2024
… DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day May 06, 2024 WASHINGTON – DEA is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and many of …
May 06, 2024
DOCUMENT

CY 2023 Annual Fentanyl Report

September 22, 2025
Publication
… CY 2023 Annual Fentanyl Report Publication Forensics September 22, 2025 The … laboratories distributed across the United States. Domestic fentanyl seizures are identified and quantitated in the …
September 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Woman Indicted for Providing Fatal Fentanyl

November 15, 2023
… Woman Indicted for Providing Fatal Fentanyl November 15, 2023 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us … charging a Collinsville woman for dealing a lethal dose of fentanyl, leading a man to overdose and die. Tessa R. …
November 15, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Reno Doctor Robert Rand And Eight Others Indicted On Federal Prescription Drug Distribution Charges

May 11, 2016
… two count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, two counts of possession with intent to distribute … opioids.  For information on opioid overdose and how you can manage pain without prescription drugs, go to …
May 11, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Licensed pharmacist charged with hoarding and price gouging of N95 masks in violation of Defense Production Act

May 26, 2020
… (1) continued to add to his stockpile of N95 masks by buying thousands of additional N95 masks; and (2) charged … thousands of controlled substance pills/patches, including fentanyl, oxycodone, and oxymorphone.  These substances were …
May 26, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Officials unveil Chicago’s action plan for attacking Mexican drug cartels

August 15, 2018
… @DEAChicagoDiv Shane Catone Domestic Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Additional Division Info Community Outreach: … stop the flow of dangerous illicit drugs like heroin and fentanyl into Chicago or to keep them from harming the … coming for you.” Special Agent in Charge McKnight detailed how this new action plan includes the following key …
August 15, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 08, 2023
… DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day May 08, 2023 Headquarters Contact … (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links …
May 08, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Revere Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl

July 09, 2021
… Revere Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl July 09, 2021 New England Contact Info Contact Us … of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute …
July 09, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced To 24 Months

May 16, 2018
… Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced To 24 Months May 16, 2018 New … 21, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of distribution of fentanyl, was sentenced to 24 months in prison by U.S. …
May 16, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

25th Operation High Tide Defendant Sentenced for Drug and Gun Crimes

October 12, 2021
… High Tide Defendant Sentenced for Drug and Gun Crimes October 12, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) … crack cocaine, over 625 grams of heroin, over 100 grams of fentanyl, 75 grams of acetyl fentanyl, 12 pounds of …
October 12, 2021