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Stimulants

Stimulants

January 25, 2025
Stimulants speed up the body’s systems. This class of drugs includes: Prescription drugs such as amphetamines [Adder- all® and Dexedrine®], methylphenidate [Concerta® and Ritalin®], diet aids [such as Didrex®, Bontril®, Preludin®, Fastin®, Adipex P®, Ionomin®, and Meridia®] and other illicitly used drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, methcathinone, and other synthetic...
January 25, 2025
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Prolific Fentanyl Dealer with Alleged Cartel Ties Faces Federal Charges

… Prolific Fentanyl Dealer with Alleged Cartel Ties Faces Federal … Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Drug Trafficking …
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Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Distributing Kilograms of Purple Fentanyl

… Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Distributing Kilograms of Purple Fentanyl March 13, 2026 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Drug Trafficking …
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Columbia Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fatal Quantity of Fentanyl to USC Student

… Columbia Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fatal … her apartment. An autopsy report confirmed the victim died from a fentanyl overdose.  Based on evidence collected …
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Sumter Man Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy in Sumter, Richland Counties

… Sumter Man Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy in Sumter, Richland Counties … Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United … several undercover buys of methamphetamine and fentanyl from Tucker over a three-week period. During this same time, …
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Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Minnesota Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking … Drug Trafficking Area, comprised of officers and agents from the Milwaukee Police Department, West Allis Police …
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DEA’s Takeback Initiative Collects 25,430 Pounds of Unwanted Medications in the Carolinas and Georgia; 571,000 Pounds Nationwide

… Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United … Atlanta Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug … removed 25,430 pounds of unneeded and expired medications from home medicine cabinets to prevent drug misuse before it …
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Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Plan to Smuggle Drugs and Contraband into North Carolina Prison

… Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to Five Years for Plan to Smuggle Drugs and Contraband … told law enforcement that he received a recent package from an inmate’s wife, then showed agents where he was …
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Armed Drug Dealer on Federal Supervised Release is Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

… Armed Drug Dealer on Federal Supervised Release is Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison August 15, 2025 Atlanta Contact … recovered $44,661 in cash, methamphetamine, and marijuana from Hodsden’s Gucci bag. Later that day, law enforcement …
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Sumter County Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy in Sumter, Richland Counties

… Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United … Atlanta Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug … several undercover buys of methamphetamine and fentanyl from Tucker over a three-week period. During this same time, …
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Twenty-One Suspected El Paso Gang Affiliates Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking, Firearm Offenses

… Twenty-One Suspected El Paso Gang Affiliates Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking, Firearm Offenses August 29, 2024 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) … and FBI are investigating the case with valuable support from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and …
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Utah Sets Record For Fentanyl Pill Seizures

… Utah Sets Record For Fentanyl Pill Seizures July 25, 2024 Rocky Mountain Contact … 571-387-5079 Steffan W. Tubbs Recruiter Name Special Agent Seth McMullen (571) 387-3643 … staggering. My office is committed to stopping this poison from being distributed in our communities by prosecuting …
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Coordinated opioid fentanyl outreach initiative for the greater Spokane and Tri-Cities communities announced

… Coordinated opioid fentanyl outreach initiative for the greater Spokane and … 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 300 … is sponsoring a socially distanced “Drug Take Back” site from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the drive-through parking …
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15 charged on drugs and guns charges as part of anti-gang sweep in Concord and surrounding areas

… 436-7900 (415) 436-7994 Akilah Johnson SanFranSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us San Francisco Contacts San Francisco Quick … Three additional defendants are due to be transferred from state to federal custody, while two more will stay in …
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Federal And State Authorities Arrest 15 In Central Texas Area Methamphetamine Distribution Ring

… Federal And State Authorities Arrest 15 In Central Texas Area Methamphetamine Distribution Ring December … Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events … Magistrate Judge Jeffrey C. Manske. This case resulted from an investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement …
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Forensic Science Organizations

August 30, 2024
… Forensic Sciences Standards Groups comprised of members from the forensic sciences community that discuss, draft, …
August 30, 2024
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-Media Advisory-

… 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 … Houston Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug …
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Trio Sentenced To 17 Years In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking

… Trio Sentenced To 17 Years In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking … 362-4892 NOFD.Recruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 3838 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 1800, Three Lakeway Center New Orleans , LA United States New Orleans Contacts …
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Four Defendants Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Role in Distributing Methamphetamine in Idaho

… Four Defendants Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Role in Distributing … Leticia Cuevas, 39, of Nyssa, Oregon obtained payment from Newman for the drugs. Selena N. Medrano, 30, of …
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New Britain Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine

… New Britain Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine March 31, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … controlled purchases of narcotics, primarily cocaine, from Ortiz and other members of the conspiracy. …
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Dominican Drug Trafficking Organization Member Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Narcotics on the Seacoast

… to Trafficking Narcotics on the Seacoast March 04, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Drug Trafficking …
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DEA Phoenix, Phoenix Police Department, and the Arizona Attorney General's Office Disrupt Major Transnational Criminal Organization Operating in the United States and Mexico

… DEA Phoenix, Phoenix Police Department, and the Arizona Attorney General's Office Disrupt Major … in our community.  During these efforts, investigators from all levels uncovered a transnational criminal …
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EDNC Prosecuted 281 Illegal Firearms Offenders and Forfeited 249 Illegal Firearms in 2023

… EDNC Prosecuted 281 Illegal Firearms Offenders and Forfeited 249 Illegal Firearms in 2023 January … Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United … that are criminally forfeited are removed from the possession of a convicted criminal defendant and …
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Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Operation Tackles Violent Crime, Drug Trafficking, Firearms Offenses, And Gang Activity In Broward County

… Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Operation Tackles Violent Crime, Drug Trafficking, … are, in large part, the result of initiatives which stem from the Violence Reduction Partnership, launched by the …
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Federal And State Authorities Arrest 21 Individuals Based On San Antonio Federal Drug Trafficking Indictment

… Based On San Antonio Federal Drug Trafficking Indictment January 12, 2017 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) … Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events … and John Paul Flores, on federal drug charges stemming from a methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking investigation …
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Step Up. Speak Out. Fight Back

June 27, 2025
… Huddle for Health Symposium. She discussed everything from drug trends and seizures, to how early you should talk … Oz took the stage, the audience heard a very personal story from Superbowl Champion Ray Lewis. NFL Huddle for Health …
June 27, 2025
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Fentanyl Supply Chain

February 07, 2025
… 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, …
February 07, 2025
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Education and Prevention

September 30, 2025
… it’s vitally important that youth and young adults refrain from drug use as this use will affect brain development. …
September 30, 2025
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Hallucinogen

Hallucinogens

August 21, 2025
Hallucinogens are among the oldest known group of drugs used for their ability to alter human perception and mood.
August 21, 2025
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Administrator Milgram Announces Significant Development in International Drug Money Laundering Case

June 18, 2024
… for killing Americans and devastating communities from coast to coast. They do this for one reason, money.  …
June 18, 2024