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Fentanyl Signature Profiling Program Report

October 28, 2019
… analyses on fentanyl and fentanyl-related exhibits obtained from seizures made throughout the United States.  This report details the results and conclusions derived from these analyses that are reported on a quarterly basis. … rather a snapshot of samples submitted to this laboratory from the 7 DEA regional laboratories. …
October 28, 2019
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Cartels

September 30, 2025
… Milenio Cartel, CJNG has become independent from key members linked by blood ties or marriage to the … Sinaloa Cartel, CJNG reaps billions of dollars in profit from the manufacture of illegal synthetic drugs, as well as …
September 30, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Brockton Man Pleads Guilty to Two Separate Cases Involving the Distribution of Large Quantities of Fentanyl and Cocaine

… Cases Involving the Distribution of Large Quantities of Fentanyl and Cocaine March 31, 2026 New England Contact Info … associate arrived in a car, which law enforcement stopped. From the trunk of the car, a bag containing approximately …
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Lieutenant in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Operation Sentenced to Over Four Years in Federal Prison

… Lieutenant in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Operation Sentenced to Over Four Years in Federal Prison March 11, 2026 … narcotics,” said U.S. Attorney Creegan. “They profited from addiction and suffering. Today’s sentence demonstrates …
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Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged with Narcoterrorism, Material Support of Terrorism and Drug Trafficking

… Name Kieran Garcia (858) 616-4040 sandiegospecialagentrecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 4560 Viewridge Avenue San Diego , CA 92123-1672 … their operations and prevent further drugs and violence from coming into our communities. The Sinaloa Cartel, …
PRESS RELEASE

Maryland U.S. Attorney Announces Hundreds of Arrests Connected to Joint Federal-State Targeted Baltimore Criminal Enforcement Operation

… to Joint Federal-State Targeted Baltimore Criminal Enforcement Operation February 19, 2026 Washington, DC … resulting in hundreds of federal and state arrests. From January 20, through January 31, federal, state, and …
PRESS RELEASE

British National Convicted on International Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charges Linked to the 2017 Deaths of Two Navy Submariners

… Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United … Atlanta Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug … that they would ship these substances anywhere in the world from their basis of operation in Vancouver, British …
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Three More Lows Gang Members Charged with RICO Conspiracy and Murder

… 362-7282 Omaha.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 7300 World Communications Drive Omaha , NE … States Omaha Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug … people of Minneapolis deserve a city that is safe and free from fear.”  “This criminal street gang treated gun violence …
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Drug Distributor Caught with Massive Amounts of Fentanyl and Meth as well as Firearms, Body Armor, and Silencer Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison

… Drug Distributor Caught with Massive Amounts of Fentanyl and Meth as well as Firearms, Body Armor, and Silencer Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison February 20, 2025 … Ellis was a prolific drug redistributor. He obtained drugs from one branch of the drug conspiracy and sold the drugs to …
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Forty-One Facing Drug Trafficking Charges As A Result Of Multi-Agency Investigation In Chaves County

… Facing Drug Trafficking Charges As A Result Of Multi-Agency Investigation In Chaves County September 23, 2015 El … Name Elizabeth Borruel (915) 832-6000 ElPasoSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 660 … tools and resources to keep our smaller communities safe from drug trafficking organizations,” said DEA Special Agent …
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DEA New York Enforcement Division Announces Takedown of Brooklyn Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficker

… DEA New York Enforcement Division Announces Takedown of Brooklyn Fentanyl and … prescription drugs are putting New Yorkers suffering from opioid addiction in grave danger,” said Attorney …
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First Defendant in Drug Trafficking Organization Dealing in Seattle's International District and Homeless Encampments Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison

… First Defendant in Drug Trafficking Organization Dealing in Seattle's International District and Homeless Encampments Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison February 05, … Seattle Field Division. “The fentanyl powder alone seized from this group contained more than 1.7 million potentially …
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Tacoma Man Who Persisted in Drug Trafficking Despite Being Stopped With More Than 25 Pounds of Meth Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison

… Despite Being Stopped With More Than 25 Pounds of Meth Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison January 27, 2026 Seattle … Using Rental Cars and Then Buses to Transport Drugs North from LA pena drugs on car.jpg Drugs seized in Rogelio Pena …
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Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Selling Fentanyl at a Farmers Market Produce Stand

… Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Selling Fentanyl at a Farmers Market Produce Stand January 16, 2026 … 815-4513 Atlanta – Luis Sanchez-Acevedo, an illegal alien from Mexico, appeared in federal court yesterday afternoon …
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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years for Distributing Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Resulting in a Fatal Overdose

… Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years for Distributing Counterfeit Fentanyl … distributed a counterfeit pill to a 28-year-old woman from Columbia, who believed the pill to be Percocet. After …
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15 Alleged Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted

… (571) 362-6934 Kevin McWilliams Recruiter Name Special Agent Bethel "Bubba" Poston (571) 362-1169 LouisvilleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us … to the indictment, beginning at a time unknown but from at least on or about June 1, 2024, to November 18, …
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Three Mexican Nationals Arrested for Conspiracy to Distribute 133.5 Pounds of Methamphetamine

… 133.5 Pounds of Methamphetamine September 19, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 571-362-0582 … anticipation of an expected methamphetamine drug purchase. From the complex, agents followed Gomez Padilla and Garcia …
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Takedown of Drug Trafficking Operation in the Capital Region

… York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA Romona Sy 571-776-1634 … Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Warren counties sourced from New York City dealers. The year-long investigation led …
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Violent Gang Member Convicted of Drug and Firearms Conspiracy Involving Six Shootings

… Violent Gang Member Convicted of Drug and Firearms Conspiracy Involving Six Shootings July 08, 2023 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … July 2020, was in response to a video being live-streamed from a parking lot accusing Minier-Tejada and Coleman of …
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Kansas City

March 28, 2025
… Operation Engage Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Learn more about illicit fentanyl and fake pills below. The One Pill Can Kill website … Prevention PSA Competition 1st Place Winner: Ethan Wood from The Barstow School 2022 Reel Prevention PSA Competition …
March 28, 2025
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DEA Washington Division Holds Second Annual Family Summit on Fentanyl

… Washington Division Holds Second Annual Family Summit on Fentanyl October 13, 2023 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact … Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K … families.” Throughout the day, the attendees heard remarks from DEA Washington Division leadership; shared personal …
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Eight East Bay residents charged with crimes related to drug distribution scheme

… Eight East Bay residents charged with crimes related to drug distribution scheme … 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us San … and Mayer Benegas-Medina, 27.  According to the indictment, from at least July to December 2020, the defendants …
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National Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown results in charges against 345 defendants responsible for more than $6 billion in alleged fraud losses

… Fraud and Opioid Takedown results in charges against 345 defendants responsible for more than $6 billion in alleged … DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links Press Releases Local … prosecuted by Health Care Fraud and ARPO Strike Force teams from the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section, along with 43 …
PRESS RELEASE

Ringleader of Central Valley drug trafficking organization sentenced to 20 years prison

… Ringleader of Central Valley drug trafficking organization sentenced to 20 … authorities seized approximately $201,790 in drug proceeds from Olivares Hernandez’s home, as well as approximately 31 …
PRESS RELEASE

Thirty-Four Facing Federal And Tribal Charges Arising Out Of Methamphetamine Trafficking On Mescalero Apache Reservation

… Name Elizabeth Borruel (915) 832-6000 ElPasoSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 660 Mesa Hills Drive Suite 2000 El Paso , TX … President of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, I heard complaints from our Tribal Members and saw the pain and suffering …
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Warning: Thousands of Counterfeit M30 Pills Containing Carfentanil Seized in Western Washington

… Warning: Thousands of Counterfeit M30 Pills Containing Carfentanil Seized in Western Washington September 24, 2025 … 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 300 … Federal Way Police and Centralia Police seized 50,208 pills from a defendant at a Centralia gas station. A K-9 alerted …
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‘Avengers’ actor Jeremy Renner joins forces with 750 students for purposeful Northern Nevada Opioid Youth Summit

… ‘Avengers’ actor Jeremy Renner joins forces with 750 students … stands with DEA Los Angeles Field Division leadership. From Left to Right: Deputy Special Agent in Charge Anthony …
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CY 2022 Cocaine Signature Program Report

September 11, 2024
… transit to the United States (U.S.) during CY 2022. Results from samples seized outside the U.S. from DEA foreign divisions that were analyzed from January – June 2023 are also reported. Domestic and …
September 11, 2024
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The Washington Division Takes Community Engagement Virtual

March 05, 2021
… the best way to spread the message of prevention and help. “From visits with schools, to races and fairs, workplace … Maryland and Virginia area. The response was incredible. From coalition groups, to city councils, to schools and … their own and in partnership with area coalition partners. From May through December 2020, McLennon and Rivas delivered …
March 05, 2021
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Illegal Alien Transnational Drug Trafficking Leader Receives 12 years in Federal Prison

… Illegal Alien Transnational Drug Trafficking Leader Receives 12 years … Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events … responsible for smuggling and distributing methamphetamine from Mexico into South Texas and on to Houston. …