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Las Vegas Homeland Security Task Force Hosts Cryptocurrency Panel

… Las Vegas Homeland Security Task Force Hosts Cryptocurrency Panel April 29, 2026 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact … Recruiter Name SA K. Vo 571-387-6615 LOSANGELESSPECIALAGENTRECRUITER@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 255 … actors accountable.” Participants included representatives from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, …
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Eight Drug Traffickers Arrested in Northwest Arkansas Sentenced to Combined 100 Years in Federal Prison

… Eight Drug Traffickers Arrested in Northwest Arkansas Sentenced to Combined 100 Years in Federal Prison April 27, 2026 … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Arrests/Convictions …
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DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

… on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth September 27, 2021 Houston Contact Info … Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events … every person to never consume any pill that is not sourced from a licensed pharmacy.  These illicit counterfeit pills …
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33 Latin King Members and associates convicted and sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms for racketeering offenses

… 33 Latin King Members and associates convicted and sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms for racketeering … Uvalde Chapters of the Latin King’s Central Region of Texas from 45 to 288 months in federal prison for their roles in …
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Laredo grand jury charges multiple people with drug, ammo and immigration crimes

… 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 … apprehended him and recovered 480 pounds of marijuana from that truck worth more than $380,000. The grand jury …
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Sixteen-Time Waterloo Felon Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fatal Dose of Fentanyl

… Sixteen-Time Waterloo Felon Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fatal … in federal prison. Bridgette Marie Washington, age 47, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the prison term after a …
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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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Fentanyl Supply Chain

April 28, 2026
… 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, …
April 28, 2026
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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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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
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Adolescents and Marijuana

December 03, 2021
… addicted.(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)   From 2017-2018, marijuana use increased to 63% in 8th and …
December 03, 2021
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Convictions through Guilty Pleas and Sentencings in Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) Prosecutions (June 1 through June 5, 2026)

… Convictions through Guilty Pleas and Sentencings in Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) Prosecutions … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug …
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Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Role in Southwestern Connecticut Drug Ring

… Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Role in Southwestern … Departments.  The DEA HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Manchester Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics and Firearm Offenses

… Manchester Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison for Narcotics and Firearm Offenses May 20, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us … controlled purchases of narcotics, primarily cocaine, from Ortiz and other members of the conspiracy. During the …
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DEA Caribbean Division Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Dominican Republic in High-Level Counternarcotics Meeting

… DEA Caribbean Division Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Dominican Republic in … region. The meeting brought together senior leadership from the DEA and the Dominican Republic’s "Dirección …
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Fifteen Meth Traffickers Sentenced to a Total of Over 175 Years

… Fifteen Meth Traffickers Sentenced to a Total of Over 175 Years March 06, 2024 Chicago … for between three and ten years following their release from federal prison. U.S. Attorney Myers thanked Assistant …
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H Block Gang Associate Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy

… H Block Gang Associate Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy … four firearms were seized during the subsequent arrests. From 2022 through 2023, Linnehan, a long-time H Block gang …
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H Block Gang Associate Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy

… Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy January 09, 2026 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 Kristen Govostes Recruiter Name Garth Hamelin … four firearms were seized during the subsequent arrests. From 2022 through 2023, Linnehan, a long-time H Block gang …
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DEA Operation Overdrive Targets Fentanyl Traffickers on the Yakama Nation Indian Reservation, Thirteen Charged, Thousands of Pounds of Drugs Seized

… DEA Operation Overdrive Targets Fentanyl Traffickers on the Yakama Nation Indian Reservation, Thirteen Charged, Thousands of Pounds of Drugs Seized July 14, … Attorney’s Office in Yakima, offenders have been removed from our communities and families are safer today.” To date, …
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Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

January 22, 2025
Stimulant that speeds up body’s system that comes as pill or powder. Available in prescription as Desoxyn® to treat obesity and ADHD. Crystal meth resembles glass fragments and is an illegally altered version of the prescription drug that is cooked with over-the-counter drugs in meth labs.
January 22, 2025
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Contact Us

January 19, 2025
… (RX Abuse Online Reporting) PRESS INQUIRIES: Inquiries from news organizations and media should be directed to …
January 19, 2025
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Detroit News 2007

July 15, 2021
… December 4, 2007 California Man and Two Illegal Aliens from Michigan Indicted for Possession and Distribution of …
July 15, 2021