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DEA Surge In Drug Diversion Investigations Leads To 28 Arrests And 147 Revoked Registrations

April 02, 2018
… DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug … specialists to analyze 80 million transaction reports from DEA-registered manufacturers and distributors, as well …
April 02, 2018
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DEA Announces Release Of 2013 National Drug Threat Assessment

November 18, 2013
… DEA Announces Release Of 2013 National Drug Threat Assessment November 18, 2013 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us … DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links Press Releases Local … DEA intelligence analysts considered quantitative data from various (seizures, investigations, arrests, drug purity …
November 18, 2013
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Niagara Falls man sentenced to 78 months for role in drug conspiracy tied to Sinaloa Cartel

April 09, 2019
… Niagara Falls man sentenced to 78 months for role in drug conspiracy tied to … Mitchell received heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine base from co-defendant Troy Gillon for distribution to other …
April 09, 2019
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Florida Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Leading a Fairbanks Drug Trafficking Organization

December 16, 2025
… Florida Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Leading a Fairbanks Drug Trafficking … 13 years paying his debt to society.” “Mr. Wilson moved from Florida to Alaska intending to operate a drug … District Office investigated the case, with assistance from the North Pole Police Department, Fairbanks Police …
December 16, 2025
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Final Defendant Sentenced in Major Alabama Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

November 19, 2025
… Final Defendant Sentenced in Major Alabama Drug Trafficking Conspiracy … our commitment to protecting the people of this district from those who endanger our communities through drug … pursuing and bringing to justice those who profit from drug distribution. We will continue to work tirelessly …
November 19, 2025
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Waterbury Drug Distributor Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison

November 14, 2025
… Waterbury Drug Distributor Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison November 14, 2025 New … and more than $39,000 in cash.  Investigators seized from Munoz approximately 234 grams of cocaine, 22 grams of …
November 14, 2025
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DEA Hosts 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday

October 22, 2025
… Recruiter Name SA Chris Most (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 317 South 16th Street St. Louis , MO 63103 … Drug Take Back Day event on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  ST. LOUIS – The Drug Enforcement …
October 22, 2025
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DEA Omaha Field Division Welcomes New Special Agent in Charge

September 08, 2025
… DEA Omaha Field Division Welcomes New Special Agent in Charge September 08, 2025 Omaha Contact Info Contact … 362-7282 Omaha.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 7300 World Communications Drive Omaha , NE … region represent the best of America. Protecting them from drug traffickers and their destructive behavior is our …
September 08, 2025
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Maryland Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl

August 13, 2025
… Maryland Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of … mimics the markings on legitimate pills that one receives from a manufacturer containing oxycodone hydrochloride. …
August 13, 2025
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Virginia Man Sentenced to over 10 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

August 21, 2025
… Virginia Man Sentenced to over 10 Years in Prison for Federal Drug … of the Department of Justice to protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
August 21, 2025
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Drug Enforcement Administration Encourages Open Conversations on Dangers of Drugs and Social Media as Students Return to School

August 11, 2025
… Drug Enforcement Administration Encourages Open Conversations on Dangers … represents close to 85,000 deadly doses of fentanyl removed from communities.   Social media plays a significant role in …
August 11, 2025
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Illegal Criminal Sentenced to 120 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Weapons Charges

August 08, 2025
… Illegal Criminal Sentenced to 120 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking … Administration investigated this case with assistance from the High Desert Drug Task Force, which includes Oregon …
August 08, 2025
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration To Participate in National Night Out Events Across the Country

August 05, 2025
… U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration To Participate in National Night Out … event in the Yakama Nation. Keeping our communities safe from synthetic opioids takes everyone and I am proud that …
August 05, 2025
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DEA Safely Disposes 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medication on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 12, 2025
… Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 800 K Street, N.W Suite 500 Washington , DC … million pounds of expired, unwanted, or unused medications from their homes. “We want to thank our state, local, and …
May 12, 2025
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday

April 25, 2025
… 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 … unneeded prescription drug medication Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at a Take Back Day location near them. …
April 25, 2025
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Operation Engage Spokane: Several Large-Scale Distributors of Counterfeit Pills Charged in Federal Court

April 11, 2022
… Operation Engage Spokane: Several Large-Scale Distributors of … 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 300 … Indicted on November 2, 2021 on conspiracy charges stemming from distribution of fentanyl in Spokane, Washington. …
April 11, 2022
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U.S. Attorney Announces Conviction of Chappaqua Man

March 18, 2022
… 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 … March 5, 2020, the Firearm, which was loaded, was recovered from inside a wall of Deejay White’s MCC cell.  On or about …
March 18, 2022
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Narcotics dealer charged with fentanyl overdose death

November 13, 2019
… Narcotics dealer charged with fentanyl overdose death November 13, 2019 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … with fentanyl, which led to yet another needless death from an overdose.  HSI is committed to working with the …
November 13, 2019
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Eight-week federal trial results in conviction of Chapo associates in Buffalo, NY

December 20, 2018
… 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 … March 23, 2015, Buffalo Police seized 32 kilograms of drugs from the Folger Street location—including Gillon’s eight …
December 20, 2018
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Federal Grand Jury Returns Indictment Charging 14 Defendants with Drug Conspiracy, Racketeering, and Firearms Charges

March 27, 2025
… Federal Grand Jury Returns Indictment Charging 14 Defendants with Drug Conspiracy, Racketeering, and Firearms … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back …
March 27, 2025
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Fourteen Indicted in Multi-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Linked to Deadly Fentanyl Distributed to Members of the Lummi Nation in Washington

October 03, 2024
… Fourteen Indicted in Multi-State Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Linked to Deadly Fentanyl Distributed to Members of the Lummi Nation in … is that a family drug trafficking organization expanded from Seattle beyond Washington state to locations across the …
October 03, 2024
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Notorious Mexican Cartel Leader Convicted for International Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

September 24, 2024
… for International Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses September 24, 2024 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us … Recruiter Name SA K. Vo 571-387-6615 LOSANGELESSPECIALAGENTRECRUITER@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 255 … importing large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine from Mexico into the United States. Oseguera-Gonzalez was …
September 24, 2024
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Operation Overdrive in Tampa Leads to Dozens of Arrests and Significant Drug Seizures

May 07, 2024
… Operation Overdrive in Tampa Leads to Dozens of Arrests and Significant Drug Seizures May 07, 2024 … Miami.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2100 North Commerce Parkway Miami , FL 33326 … Department (PD) Chief Lee Bercaw, and representatives from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives …
May 07, 2024
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Ten Defendants Charged in Augusta-Area Drug Trafficking Operation

November 28, 2022
… Ten Defendants Charged in Augusta-Area Drug Trafficking Operation … investigation that identified a pipeline of illegal drugs from Mexico routed through Atlanta and into the greater … led to multiple searches and evidence seizures from residences, vehicles, and hotel rooms. Those charged in …
November 28, 2022
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Cartel Leader Heads to Prison for Over $2M Drug Seizures

July 01, 2022
… Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 1433 West Loop South Suite 600 Houston , TX … were concealed in similar manner. The seizures spanned from July 18, 2017, through Sept. 10, 2019. The wholesale …
July 01, 2022
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Red Ribbon Week Education Reaches Thousands Across the Midwest

November 02, 2021
… 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 … joined the mayor of Fargo, North Dakota and representatives from the Fargo Police Department and Fargo Cass Public …
November 02, 2021
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Seven Members of Violent Gang Charged with Racketeering and Firearms Offenses

May 06, 2021
… Seven Members of Violent Gang Charged with Racketeering and Firearms Offenses May … work of our NYPD officers, federal partners and prosecutors from the United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern …
May 06, 2021
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Two investigations in Waco net 16 arrests today on federal firearms and narcotic trafficking charges

September 12, 2019
… Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 1433 West Loop South Suite 600 Houston , TX … announced the arrests of 16 individuals stemming from two separate investigations into narcotics trafficking …
September 12, 2019
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Alleged Members Of Grant County Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Arrested On Federal Charges

April 30, 2015
… 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 … tools and resources to keep our smaller communities safe from drug trafficking organizations that think they can go …
April 30, 2015
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Operation Sour/Kush Yields Multiple Arrests, Weapons, Narcotics, And Currency

October 27, 2011
… Yields Multiple Arrests, Weapons, Narcotics, And Currency October 27, 2011 New Jersey Contact Info Contact Us … are notably stronger in odor and the resulting intoxication from a higher concentration of “THC” or Tetrahydrocannabinol …
October 27, 2011