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DEA Graduates the Sixth Annual Citizens Academy Class in Richmond, Virginia

DEA Graduates the Sixth Annual Citizens Academy Class in Richmond, Virginia July 29, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to …
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Operation Engage Manchester

March 28, 2025
… as the top drug threats in the Manchester area. From August 2021 to August 2022, more than 107,000 Americans … or suicide ( Centers for Disease Control, CDC WONDER online database released 1/2023 ) In 2021, there were 292 …
March 28, 2025
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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Will Take Place From 10 Am-2 Pm On Saturday, September 26th

… National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Will Take Place From 10 Am-2 Pm On Saturday, September 26th July 28, 2015 … Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place September 26th from 10 am - 2 pm local time. As with the previous nine …
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… commitment to protecting American lives and communities from the devastating impacts of fentanyl, which claimed … contained a potentially lethal dose, a significant drop from 76% of pills tested just two years prior in FY 2023. … fentanyl powder purity decreased to 10.3%, down from 19.5% during the same time period. These reductions in …
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Sentencing Of Last Two Defendants From A Total Of Seven Park Avenue, Rutland Drug Dealers Who Pleaded Guilty To Federal Heroin And Crack Cocaine Drug Conspiracy

… Sentencing Of Last Two Defendants From A Total Of Seven Park Avenue, Rutland Drug Dealers Who … and many other Vermont communities” and “a strong message from the Court needs to be continually sent to narcotic …
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Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged with Narcoterrorism, Material Support of Terrorism and Drug Trafficking

… their operations and prevent further drugs and violence from coming into our communities. The Sinaloa Cartel, … and other criminal activity until they are eliminated from our communities.” “This indictment demonstrates the … American Embassy or Consulate. You can also submit a tip online, anonymously, at https://tips.fbi.gov/home. The …
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Maryland U.S. Attorney Announces Hundreds of Arrests Connected to Joint Federal-State Targeted Baltimore Criminal Enforcement Operation

… resulting in hundreds of federal and state arrests. From January 20, through January 31, federal, state, and … or more of fentanyl and cocaine base. These charges stem from drug activity from April through August 2025.  …
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Forty-One Facing Drug Trafficking Charges As A Result Of Multi-Agency Investigation In Chaves County

… tools and resources to keep our smaller communities safe from drug trafficking organizations,” said DEA Special Agent … successfully removing both drugs and their dealers/pushers from our Roswell community." The federal cases were … (24 hours) (505) 889-1300. Tips also can be submitted online at https://tips.fbi.gov . Charges in indictments and …
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Maryland man and 10 co-conspirators committing murders, drug trafficking and killing a federal witness, taken down by more than 10 agencies across three states

Maryland man and 10 co-conspirators committing murders, drug trafficking and killing a federal witness, taken down by more than 10 agencies across three states November 22, 2019 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 …
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DEA Atlanta Field Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… taking it. The only safe medications are ones that come from licensed and accredited medical professionals. The … in 2022 at DEA Headquarters to commemorate the lives lost from fentanyl poisonings and overdoses. The memorial exhibit … exhibit was enhanced by the addition of a new, interactive online exhibit, which is accessible to everyone at  …
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Six ELN members and associates charged with narco-terrorism and international cocaine distribution conspiracy

… asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips online at www.fbi.gov/tips A federal grand jury in Houston … in an ongoing 20-year conspiracy to distribute cocaine from Colombia to the United States knowing or intending to … Special Operations Division, including assigned attorneys from the Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section and National …
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Pain management doctor pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud

… failing adequately to review records provided to the office from other providers, and failing to obtain a complete … treatment despite aberrant behaviors, and requests from patients and/or their family members for help with … instead requiring members of his office staff to take the online courses purporting to be the defendant; and   Dr. …
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DEA Highlights 2021

December 31, 2024
… impersonate DEA agents in an attempt to extort money from Americans.  Providing education and awareness is the … 2021 Year in Photos DEA’s Tactical Helicopter Section from New Orleans talks about the helicopter’s features … to the Chicago area earlier in the day via private plane from Toluca, Mexico, via Houston, Texas. The plane arrived …
December 31, 2024
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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Will Take Place From 10 A.m. -2 P.m. On Saturday, September 26th

… National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Will Take Place From 10 A.m. -2 P.m. On Saturday, September 26th September … Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place September 26th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. local time. As with the previous nine …
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2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown

… actors who prey upon our most vulnerable citizens and steal from hardworking American taxpayers,” said Attorney General … systems.” “Health care fraud drains critical resources from programs intended to help people who truly need medical … partners will continue to hold those accountable who steal from the American people and undermine our health care …
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Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operator Mauricio Sanchez-Garza Extradited From Mexico To Face Federal Charges In San Antonio Sanchez Faces Money Laundering And Extortion Charges Related To A Hollywood Screenplay

… Sinaloa Cartel Operator Mauricio Sanchez-Garza Extradited From Mexico To Face Federal Charges In San Antonio Sanchez … appearance in federal court following his extradition from Mexico yesterday. Sanchez is charged by two federal …
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Fentanyl distributor who used the dark web and crypto currency sentenced to 30 years in federal prison

… a $14.32 million money judgment against Allawi based on his online dark net sales profit. Judge Ezra also ordered that …   "The United States welcomed Allawi into our country from war-tom Iraq in 2012. But instead of taking advantage …
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Major Heroin Supply Chain From New York City To Upstate Counties, Long Island Dismantled: Five Arrested, $5 Million In Heroin, $115,000 Cash And Two Guns Seized

… Major Heroin Supply Chain From New York City To Upstate Counties, Long Island … Enforcement Strike (NY OCDESF), Group Z-41, with leadership from the New York State Police, working in partnership with …
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Local pain management doctor going to prison for 70 months for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud

… crimes but to the larger opioid crisis generally. From a healthcare system, which, in 2001, decided to treat … instead requiring members of his office staff to take the online courses purporting to be the defendant; and   Dr. …
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Partner Toolbox

January 30, 2026
… Release DEA Public Alert DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies DEA Reveals Criminal Drug Networks Are …
January 30, 2026
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White Plains Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic PCP

White Plains Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic PCP August 19, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov …
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25th Operation High Tide Defendant Sentenced for Drug and Gun Crimes

25th Operation High Tide Defendant Sentenced for Drug and Gun Crimes October 12, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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11 Wholesale Narcotics Traffickers Indicted for Supplying Baltimore Drug Dealers

11 Wholesale Narcotics Traffickers Indicted for Supplying Baltimore Drug Dealers August 10, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov …
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FAST and KCO Memorial Dedication

September 16, 2025
… U.S. military helicopter he was in crashed while returning from a joint counter-narcotics mission in western … Leamon grew up in Ukiah, California. He graduated in 1999 from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in … U.S. military helicopter he was in crashed while returning from a joint counter-narcotics mission in western …
September 16, 2025
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DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25th

… Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at nearly 4,200 locations nationwide. … poisonings.  “Removing unused and expired medications from your home and disposing of them properly is a simple … support in collecting over 25,000 pounds of materials from 280 locations throughout the District of Columbia, …
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DEA Seattle Field Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… taking it.  The only safe medications are ones that come from licensed and accredited medical professionals.  The … in 2022 at DEA Headquarters to commemorate the lives lost from fentanyl poisonings and overdoses. The memorial exhibit … exhibit was enhanced by the addition of a new, interactive online exhibit, which is accessible to everyone at  …
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Tri-City Metro Drug Task Force receives over $132,800 forfeiture award from U.S. Department of Justice as a result of dismantling fentanyl-laced pill drug trafficking ring in the Tri-City area

… Drug Task Force receives over $132,800 forfeiture award from U.S. Department of Justice as a result of dismantling … efforts. The Metro Drug Task Force is comprised of officers from the Kennewick Police Department, Richland Police … with Metro Drug Task Force today were seized and forfeited from two defendants who have been previously sentenced and a …
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Indictment Charges 15 With Conspiring In International Drug Ring That Used U.S. Mail To Ship Cocaine From California To New Jersey Jamaican Recording Artist Charged As Leader Of Drug Trafficking Network In "Operation Next Day Air"

… International Drug Ring That Used U.S. Mail To Ship Cocaine From California To New Jersey Jamaican Recording Artist … delivery servicesto ship multiple kilograms of cocaine from California into New Jersey. The alleged ringleader, …
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Drug Distribution Takedowns in Seattle Area Result in 18 Arrests and More Than 3.4 Million Lethal Doses of Fentanyl Seized

… Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation … staggering 3.4 million potentially lethal doses of fentanyl from these two groups, enough poison to kill every person … Over the following months law enforcement made undercover buys from the ring and surveilled drug deliveries and money …
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DEA Los Angeles Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… taking it.   The only safe medications are ones that come from licensed and accredited medical professionals.   The … in 2022 at DEA Headquarters to commemorate the lives lost from fentanyl poisonings and overdoses. The memorial … exhibit was enhanced by the addition of a new, interactive online exhibit, which is accessible to everyone at  …