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Narcotics dealer charged with fentanyl overdose death

… 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 …
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Eight-week federal trial results in conviction of Chapo associates in Buffalo, NY

… 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 …
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Federal Grand Jury Returns Indictment Charging 14 Defendants with Drug Conspiracy, Racketeering, and Firearms Charges

… 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 …
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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

… 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 …
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Notorious Mexican Cartel Leader Convicted for International Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

… 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 …
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Operation Overdrive in Tampa Leads to Dozens of Arrests and Significant Drug Seizures

… 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 …
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Ten Defendants Charged in Augusta-Area Drug Trafficking Operation

… 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 …
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Cartel Leader Heads to Prison for Over $2M Drug Seizures

… 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 …
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Red Ribbon Week Education Reaches Thousands Across the Midwest

… 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 …
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Seven Members of Violent Gang Charged with Racketeering and Firearms Offenses

… 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 …
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Alleged Members Of Grant County Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Arrested On Federal Charges

… 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 …
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Operation Sour/Kush Yields Multiple Arrests, Weapons, Narcotics, And Currency

… 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 …
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Man Pleads Guilty In New York To Conspiring With Iranian Military Officials To Assassinate Saudi Arabian Ambassador To The United States

… 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 … connection with his guilty plea, Arbabsiar admitted that, from the spring of 2011 to the fall of 2011, he conspired …
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Operation Warfighter

January 29, 2024
… must be American citizens who have not separated from in the military (including the Active Duty, National … completion of an OWF assignment, service members released from medical hold status are considered potential candidates … full-time employment with the Department pending separation from the military. Become a DEA Warfighter If you are …
January 29, 2024
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Associate of Violent Gang Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy

… 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 …
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National Forensic Science Week

September 12, 2025
… goes far beyond those headlines. DEA labs unlock evidence from cell phones to identify traffickers in overdose deaths. … is changing—what's new, what's lethal, where it's coming from, and how it's made. This work strengthens our cases in …
September 12, 2025
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Alleged narcotics trafficker extradited to the United States to face international cocaine distribution charges

… 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. …
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Pink Cocaine

December 27, 2024
… Why is it pink? Pink cocaine is dyed pink to distinguish it from other substances such as cocaine and methamphetamine. The distinct pink color comes from food dye or colored baking powder. Pink Cocaine in …
December 27, 2024
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DEA Washington Division Hosts Community Pop Up Events

July 07, 2021
… criminal activity and have been vetting ongoing complaints from area residents regarding violent crime and drug … experiencing. In areas that have seen increases in crimes from shootings, deadly carjacking, and other drug-related …
July 07, 2021
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Results of Three-Month Multi-Jurisdictional Enforcement Surge

… Announces Results of Three-Month Multi-Jurisdictional Enforcement Surge June 02, 2026 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us … Division which oversees North and South Carolina.  “Results from these investigations underscore the importance of …
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Trailer Full of Meth Lands Trafficker in Prison

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

… 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, …
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DEA Leadership

November 28, 2025
… Colombia, and Afghanistan. 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. Cole served as... Terrance C. “Terry” …
November 28, 2025
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Diversion Investigator

April 30, 2026
… series position within the DEA. Diversion Investigators enforce the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the Chemical … Act (CDTA) regarding the manufacture, distribution and dispensing of legally produced controlled substances and listed … to perform investigative work Ability to gather data from multiple sources Ability to research and analyze data …
April 30, 2026
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Mississippi man pleads guilty to smuggling meth in cookie box, heroin in sneakers

… 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 … that contained methamphetamine and heroin aboard a train from Los Angeles, California, for delivery in St. Louis. …
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Illinois man sentenced to 37 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and heroin

… Illinois man sentenced to 37 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute … $1,000 to drive the conspirator and a quantity of narcotics from Illinois to the East Coast. Maldonado allowed the …
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Bergen County man admits money laundering

… Bergen County man admits money laundering October 01, 2019 New … York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … documents filed in this case and statements made in court: From 2017 through May 23, 2019, Henderson conspired with …
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Catskill obstetrician-gynecologist pleads guilty to illegal distribution of opioids, health care fraud, aggravated identify theft, and obstruction of justice

… distribution of opioids, health care fraud, aggravated identify theft, and obstruction of justice August 06, 2019 New … This case is being investigated by the DEA, with assistance from the New York State Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, and …
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South Glens Falls man pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking conspiracy

… South Glens Falls man pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking … York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … January 2013 and Oct. 9, 2017, he distributed cocaine from his apartment in South Glens Falls and in areas around …
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Essex County Man Sentenced to 143 Months in Prison for Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Firearms Charges

… Essex County Man Sentenced to 143 Months in Prison for Fentanyl, Cocaine, and … encountered Santiago as he was moving controlled substances from a storage unit to his vehicle in Newark. Santiago was …