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With You STL

January 22, 2025
… stigma associated with addiction can prevent some people from getting the help they really need.  Alleviating stigma … people who misuse prescription medications get those meds from the home medicine cabinet.  The DEA encourages families … in 68 countries. For the latest updates and information from DEA HQ follow us on Twitter  @DEAHQ , on  Facebook , …
January 22, 2025
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… has ever faced.  In 2022 alone, 107,941 Americans died from drug poisonings, with a staggering 70% of those deaths … exhibit will have extended hours on Tuesday, May 7, from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. “Americans today are experiencing … fentanyl. The only safe medications are ones that come from licensed and accredited medical professionals. For more …
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Headquarters News 2007

July 15, 2021
… Statement of Administrator Karen P. Tandy on Retirement from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) October 17, … October 16, 2007 United States Announces First Extraditions From Romania on Terrorism Charges September 24, 2007 DEA …
July 15, 2021
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Phoenix News 2006

July 15, 2021
… Phoenix News 2006 The archive stories for 2009 - 2002 are from the retired web site for DEA.gov.  NOTE: navigation … Conference JUN 1, 2006 Two Mexican Nationals Extradicted From Mexico To Face Charges In Naco, Arizona Drug Tunnel MAY …
July 15, 2021
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DEA New England Field Division collects over 44 tons of prescription drugs during the 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… DEA New England Field Division collects over 44 tons of prescription … National Prescription Drug Take Back Day May 02, 2019 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … Burlington - (802) 951-2900 BOSTON – The final tally is in from the 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on …
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Georgia supplier sentenced to ten years in federal prison for drug charge

… Georgia supplier sentenced to ten years in federal prison for drug charge … on May 23, 2018, Jones traveled to Jacksonville, Florida from Atlanta, Georgia, after agreeing to deliver 15 pounds …
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Two men sentenced on Lake County heroin charge

… Two men sentenced on Lake County heroin charge September 30, 2019 … by the Drug Enforcement Administration with support from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and the Lake County …
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Chemist (Forensic)

March 28, 2025
… critical in supporting our efforts to keep Americans safe from dangerous drugs and those who traffic them.  Expert … laboratory analysis, court testimony, and evidence gathered from crime scenes are key components in successful criminal …
March 28, 2025
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Responding to America's Overdose Crisis: An Examination of Legislation to Build Upon the SUPPORT Act

June 23, 2023
… between the ages of 18 to 45, and it kills Americans from all walks of life, in every state and community in this … financial network to pocket billions of dollars in revenue from those sales. Responding to America's Overdose …
June 23, 2023
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Community Event
April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019

DEA Take Back Day (April 2019)

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
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Find a collection site near you! The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs...
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U.S. Attorney's Office, FBI, DEA, and EPA Announce Indictment in Massive Navajo Nation Marijuana Cultivation Scheme

… U.S. Attorney's Office, FBI, DEA, and EPA Announce Indictment in Massive Navajo Nation Marijuana Cultivation Scheme … of marijuana and approximately 260,000 marijuana plants from the twenty-five marijuana farms allegedly operated and …
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Fort Wayne man sentenced to 17 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

… Fort Wayne man sentenced to 17 years in prison for possession with intent to … agent made several controlled buys of heroin and cocaine from Mr. Jefferson.  Jefferson also agreed to deliver four …
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Third major takedown of drug trafficking ring nets 14 arrests

… investigation_0.jpg Wrapped pistol and ammunition seized from a residence during the investigation_0.png SEATTLE - … successfully removed a number of violent drug traffickers from the streets of the Seattle-Tacoma area, and will enable … organized transnational groups with tentacles reaching from Mexico to Puget Sound.  They profit by pushing …
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Four indicted on federal charges in Bulloch County drug trafficking conspiracy

… Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United … removing bad elements.” After receiving multiple complaints from area residents, the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office …
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Lawrence man sentenced to 170 months for participating in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy

… Lawrence man sentenced to 170 months for participating in fentanyl … employed Pizzini and others to sell fentanyl to customers from various New England states, including New Hampshire. On …
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New Haven man who sold drugs involved in two overdose deaths sentenced to 7 years in federal prison

… New Haven man who sold drugs involved in two overdose deaths sentenced to 7 years in federal prison June 11, 2019 New … in Orlando to 188 months of imprisonment. He was released from federal prison in 2011.    This matter is being …
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Scam Alert

March 28, 2025
… law enforcement officer will demand cash or gift cards from a member of the public. You should only give money, … information, to someone you know. Anyone receiving a call from a person claiming to be with DEA should report the …
March 28, 2025
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DEA Recognizes Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 22, 2025
… agencies across the nation that go after drug traffickers. From the Northeast: A Salute to the Oldest and Largest Task Force in the Nation From the Midwest: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: …
January 22, 2025
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DEA Administrator's Remarks on China-Based Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Arrests

June 23, 2023
… and communities across the United States, killing Americans from all walks of life. Targeting entire criminal drug networks, from the source of supply to the last mile of distribution, …
June 23, 2023
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Recruitment
October 19, 2018
October 19, 2018

Baker College Law Enforcement Day

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
Allen Park, MI
For: High School students interested in meeting representatives from multiple policing agencies to learn more about potential law enforcement careers. Baker College students, particularly Criminal Justice students, interested in learning more about specific law enforcement agencies and the opportunities available (entire high school CJ classes welcome). Program: Presentations by representatives...
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Family Summit
November 09, 2023
November 09, 2023

El Paso Family Summit

4:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
El Paso, TX
The Drug Enforcement Administration El Paso Division is hosting a free Family Summit for families from New Mexico and West Texas who have experienced the profound loss of a loved one due to an illicit substance. The DEA Family Summit will take place on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, from 9...
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Community Event
October 27, 2018
October 27, 2018

DEA Take Back Day

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
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Find a collection site near you! The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs...
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2014 National Drug Threat Assessment

November 01, 2014
… Publication Intelligence November 01, 2014 The threat from CPD abuse is persistent and deaths involving CPDs … CPDs. The number of drug overdose deaths, particularly from CPDs, has grown exponentially in the past decade and …
November 01, 2014
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Philadelphia News 2009

July 15, 2021
… Philadelphia News 2009 December 3, 2009 Statement from DEA Special Agent in Charge John J. Bryfonski on the … for Selling Prescription Drugs December 1, 2009 Statement from DEA Special Agent in Charge John J. Bryfonski on the …
July 15, 2021
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Drug-Caused Deaths Investigated by the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner

August 10, 2020
… Since 2009, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reporting from the Los Angeles Field Division (LAFD) has explored … LAFD personnel reviewed post-mortem toxicology records from the period between 2015 and 2018. These records show …
August 10, 2020
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New Jersey man sentenced to 97 months in prison

… New Jersey man sentenced to 97 months in prison May 29, 2019 Chicago Contact … Jersey.   This case was investigated by DEA with assistance from the Hobart Police Department. The case was handled by …
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Lake Station, Indiana man sentenced to 14 years in prison for distribution of cocaine base and gun crimes

… Lake Station, Indiana man sentenced to 14 years in prison for distribution of cocaine … $30,816 in cash.  Six additional firearms were recovered from Bryant’s vehicle.  Bryant admitted his involvement in …
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Grape Street Crips member sentenced to life in prison for murder of bystander and related drug-trafficking charges

… Grape Street Crips member sentenced to life in prison for murder of bystander and … and cocaine at the James Baxter Terrace housing complex from 2003 until it was demolished in 2009. After Baxter …
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Buffalo man sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in drug trafficking organization

… Buffalo man sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in drug trafficking … of 2017, the defendant received a kilogram of cocaine from one of his co-defendants. On Aug. 18, 2018, Jones made …
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Willimantic heroin trafficker sentenced to five years in federal prison

… Willimantic heroin trafficker sentenced to five years in federal prison November 25, 2019 … of heroin. The DEA’s Hartford Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office and the Bristol, …