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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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DEA History-The Early Years

December 17, 1919
… ahead. BNDD, ODALE, ONNI and a large contingent from Customs would be unified to form an agent force 2,000 … the Drug Enforcement Administration arose phoenix-like from the ashes. In the voice of one of our great allies in …
December 17, 1919
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WANTED: REWARD OF UP TO $5 MILLION

January 22, 2025
… WANTED: REWARD OF UP TO $5 MILLION CHUEN FAT YIP NAME: Chuen Fat Yip (Hong Kong name)  ALIASES:  Chuan Fa Ye (PRC … customer ordered approximately 25 kilograms of 4-ANPP from Yip’s companies.  The parties agreed that the fentanyl …
January 22, 2025
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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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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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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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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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Community Event
October 26, 2019
October 26, 2019

DEA Take Back Day (October 26, 2019)

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
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 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs...
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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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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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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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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, …
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Pasco man pleads guilty to causing series of overdoses while incarcerated at the Pasco County jail

… Miami.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2100 North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 … overdosed, and suffered serious bodily injury.  Deputies from Pasco County and emergency personnel successfully …
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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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April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019

DEA Take Back Day (April 2019)

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
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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Three Large Fentanyl Packing Mills Dismantled in the Bronx and Manhattan: Up to 90 Pounds of Fentanyl and Two Guns Seized

… Three Large Fentanyl Packing Mills Dismantled in the Bronx and Manhattan: Up to 90 Pounds of Fentanyl and Two Guns Seized April 10, 2026 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA …
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Two-week trial leads to conviction of drug trafficker for conspiring to import cocaine in shipment of chili peppers

… of drug trafficker for conspiring to import cocaine in shipment of chili peppers February 14, 2019 New York Contact Info … for their excellent work in preventing illegal narcotics from being distributed in our country.”   “Drug traffickers …
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Greenville Man Sentenced To 84 Months In Federal Prison For Role In Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

… Greenville Man Sentenced To 84 Months In Federal Prison For Role In Cocaine … for $26,500 per kilogram. Torres obtained the cocaine from codefendants Miguel Angel Almazan-Loya and Jose Juan … Administration investigated the case with assistance from the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department and the City of …
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Agency Heads Announce Major Criminal Action Against Cartel

… Agency Heads Announce Major Criminal Action Against Cartel May 19, 2011 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 571-362-0582 … of multi-ton quantities of marijuana and illegal aliens from Mexico into the United States through the San Miguel …
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Three New Jersey men arrested for possession of kilograms of heroin and cocaine

… Three New Jersey men arrested for possession of kilograms of heroin and … 362-3700 862-849-9863 Timothy P. McMahon NewJerseySpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 80 … by a New Jersey DEA HIDTA Task Force composed of officers from the DEA, New Jersey State Police, Mercer County …