PRESS RELEASE

Former Dona Ana County doctor sentenced to 108 months for conviction on unlawful distribution of prescription painkillers and health care fraud charges

May 09, 2019
… Former Dona Ana County doctor sentenced to 108 months for conviction on unlawful … Texas, and the FBI’s Healthcare Fraud Unit with assistance from the New Mexico Medical Board and the New Mexico Board …
May 09, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Laboratory Testing Identifies New Soft/Pliable Form of Fentanyl

December 15, 2025
… and other adulterants, with purity levels ranging from less than 1% to over 20%. Even at low concentrations, … be lethal. This newly identified form of fentanyl differs from traditional samples, which are typically powders or …
December 15, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged narcotics trafficker extradited to the United States to face international cocaine distribution charges

October 08, 2020
… American lives by sending multi-ton quantities of cocaine from the jungles of Colombia to the United States, with assistance from a designated foreign terrorist organization, the FARC. …
October 08, 2020
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National Trivia Day

December 23, 2024
… DEA provides valuable resources to help combat drug misuse? From educational materials to community outreach … Quiz Proper Drug Disposal Quiz Take the Quiz DEA Careers From Administrative Specialist to Intelligence Researcher to …
December 23, 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Leadership

November 28, 2025
… and the Middle East. At the time of his retirement from federal service in 2020, he was serving as DEA's Acting … was a certified Police Officer in the State of New York. From 2023 to 2025, Mr... Terrance C. “Terry” Cole Bio & …
November 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Associate of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy

May 07, 2024
… Associate of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
May 07, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Trailer Full of Meth Lands Trafficker in Prison

March 08, 2024
… Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events … concealing 200 kilograms of meth to be imported from Mexico. The trailer successfully entered the United …
March 08, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2020
… DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links Press Releases Local … again showed their dedication to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts. DEA, …
October 30, 2020
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Diversion Control Division

October 30, 2025
… of legitimately made controlled substances being diverted from their lawful purpose into illicit drug traffic. The … of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals from legitimate sources while ensuring an adequate and …
October 30, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

New Jersey News 2008

July 15, 2021
… $2.8 Million in Cash and Six Kilograms of Heroin Seized from North Bergen Residence October 30, 2008 Suspended … 18, 2008 Local NJ Schools Receive Shields, Training from DEA and Prosecutor's Office August 19, 2008 Public …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

November 03, 2025
… 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 … removed 571,054 pounds of unneeded and expired medications from home medicine cabinets to prevent drug misuse before it …
November 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

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 … to removing poison, like fentanyl and methamphetamine, from our streets; saving American lives; and protecting the …
August 05, 2025
STORY

New, Dangerous Synthetic Opioid in D.C., Emerging in Tri-State Area

June 01, 2022
… 01, 2022   The DEA Washington Division is warning area residents of a new drug, emerging in the D.C. metropolitan area that is as dangerous and deadly as fentanyl. This week, the DEA Washington Division brought … never approved for medical use, nitazines are being sourced from China and being mixed into other drugs. Isotonitazene …
June 01, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA warns of scammers impersonating DEA employees

July 29, 2020
… 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 … awareness and caution. Anyone receiving this type of call from a person purporting to be with DEA should report that …
July 29, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Bruce Williams Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison

May 09, 2019
… Bruce Williams Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison May 09, 2019 Chicago Contact … case, on October 24, 2017, law enforcement purchased heroin from Williams in Lake Station, Indiana. Williams was in his …
May 09, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

South Bend, Indiana man sentenced to 70 months in prison

August 13, 2020
… South Bend, Indiana man sentenced to 70 months in prison August 13, 2020 Chicago Contact … both occasions, investigators watched Sims travel from a residence on Bowman Street in South Bend to conduct …
August 13, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Placer County Man Sentenced to a Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

March 16, 2021
… Placer County Man Sentenced to a Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy March 16, 2021 … to be given medical treatment after using drugs purchased from Hubbert. Hubbert is charged with possession with intent …
March 16, 2021
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Vallejo Man Sentenced to over 10 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Offense

February 05, 2021
… Vallejo Man Sentenced to over 10 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Offense February 05, 2021 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us … on Jan. 24, 2020, Tomson was stopped driving back from Mexico and found to be in possession of hundreds of …
February 05, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon’s visit to Beijing

January 17, 2020
… 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 … Acting Administrator Dhillon met with Chinese officials from the General Administration of Customs, the National …
January 17, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA encourages communities nationwide to Go Red for Red Ribbon

October 18, 2019
… DEA encourages communities nationwide to Go Red for Red Ribbon … DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links Press Releases Local … http://g.co/redribbonweek   to see key places and images from where Special Agent Camarena lived and worked.   For …
October 18, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 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 … Day events continue to remove opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they could be stolen and …
November 02, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Nevada County Man Found In Possession Of 1,283 Pounds Of Marijuana Is Charged In Interstate Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy

March 22, 2018
… 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us San Francisco Contacts San Francisco Quick … marijuana trafficking operation that distributed marijuana from Nevada County in California to Georgia, Illinois, …
March 22, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Large-scale Operation Targets 26 Pharmacies In Three States In Attack Against Illicit Opioid Abuse And Trafficking

December 05, 2017
… 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 … with previous administrative or criminal violations from previous, similar cases. Common indicators include …
December 05, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Step To Increase Opioid Addiction Treatment

January 23, 2018
… DEA Announces Step To Increase Opioid Addiction Treatment January 23, 2018 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 … and dispense the opioid maintenance drug buprenorphine from their offices. Prior to the enactment of the Drug Abuse …
January 23, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Attorney General Sessions Delivers Remarks At Special Agent Graduation Ceremony

January 26, 2018
… Attorney General Sessions Delivers Remarks At Special Agent Graduation Ceremony January 26, 2018 Headquarters … DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links Press Releases Local …
January 26, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Eases Requirements For FDA-Approved Clinical Trials On Cannabidiol

December 23, 2015
… DEA Eases Requirements For FDA-Approved Clinical Trials On Cannabidiol … DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links Press Releases Local … seamlessly.  This waiver effectively removes a step from the approval process. Marijuana is a Schedule I …
December 23, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Two Indicted For Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute Heroin And Methamphetamine

February 10, 2011
… Two Indicted For Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute Heroin And Methamphetamine February 10, … 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us San … and one and a half pounds of methamphetamine were seized from a vehicle occupied by the defendants after a traffic …
February 10, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

One Of Two Men Indicted In 11 Kilogram Heroin Conspiracy Pleads Guilty

April 11, 2011
… One Of Two Men Indicted In 11 Kilogram Heroin Conspiracy Pleads Guilty … 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us San … Norzagaray-Pereda admitted he was transporting the drugs from Arizona to Washington state. Norzagaray-Pereda is …
April 11, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Southern California Man Brings Methamphetamine And Heroin To Fresno For Sale

March 31, 2016
… 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us San Francisco Contacts San Francisco Quick … methamphetamine and over one kilogram of heroin was seized from the vehicle Ramon arrived in. This case is the product …
March 31, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Selma Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison

January 21, 2014
… Selma Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced To Federal Prison January 21, 2014 San Francisco … and the Fresno County Sherriff’s Department with assistance from the Bakersfield Police Department and the Kings County …
January 21, 2014