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Recruitment
August 06, 2018 - August 17, 2018
August 06, 2018 - August 17, 2018

Student Volunteer Internship Program

8:00 AM - 7:59 PM (EDT)
The DEA New England Division Student Volunteer Internship Program will be accepting resumes for student volunteer positions for the Winter/Spring 2019 Semester. Opening Date: August 6, 2018 Closing Date: August 17, 2018 Resumes received after August 17, 2018 will NOT be accepted. HOW TO APPLY: All resumes MUST be submitted...
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Acting Administrator Dhillon visits Colombia

May 07, 2019
… Since 2015, Colombian law enforcement forces have operated from this base, conducting the single largest operation in …
May 07, 2019
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Community Event
October 24, 2018
October 24, 2018

Federal Take Back Day

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
On Wednesday, October 24, 2018, Federal Take Back Day, many Federal agencies around the country will provide collection sites for federal employees or contractors, to safely, confidentially and conveniently dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs. The on-site collections will be from 10am until 2pm. Date: Wednesday, October 24...
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2018 Slang Terms and Code Words

July 01, 2018
… new and updated information on slang terms and code words from a variety of law enforcement and open sources, and …
July 01, 2018
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Community Event
April 24, 2019
April 24, 2019

Federal Take Back Day (April 24, 2019)

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
Collections sites located in Federal Government Buildings On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, Federal Take Back Day, many Federal agencies around the country will provide collection sites for federal employees or contractors, to safely, confidentially and conveniently dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs. The on-site collections will be from...
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Community Event
October 23, 2019
October 23, 2019

Federal Take Back Day (October 23, 2019)

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
Collections sites located in Federal Government Buildings On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, Federal Take Back Day, many Federal agencies around the country will provide collection sites for federal employees or contractors, to safely, confidentially and conveniently dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs. The on-site collections will be from...
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Removes 642,410 Pounds of Unwanted Medications

… nationwide total, more than 30,000 pounds were collected from 323 Take Back locations set up across the three state … Day event. This is an opportunity to keep harmful products from entering our landfills and waterways, but it’s also a … of more than 10,500 tons – of unnecessary medications from homes to help prevent prescription drug misuse and …
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Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Leads to Arrest of Uncle & Nephew, Seizure of More Than 80 Kilograms of Suspected Cocaine

… in tandem and obtained four 17-gallon storage containers from two Hispanic males staying at the hotel. The storage … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Cincinnati comprises agents and officers from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. A …
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Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 16 Years After Fatal Overdose of Indianapolis Woman

… Forensic analysis confirmed that substances recovered from the dishwasher contained 327.09 grams of acetyl … and records showed she had been purchasing narcotics from him since at least March 10, 2025. The coroner determined that J.A. died from acute mixed drug intoxication, with bromazolam, acetyl …
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Bogalusa Man Convicted of Fentanyl Trafficking and Illegal Weapon Possession

… Concealed Weapon by a Convicted Felon. The conviction stems from a proactive enforcement operation conducted on August … Spikes, Jr. sends a clear message that those who profit from spreading poison in our communities will be held … As a multi-convicted felon, Spikes faces a sentence ranging from 40 years to life in prison. Arrests/Convictions - Major …
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Jake’s Fireworks Owner Guilty of Federal Drug Trafficking Violations

… Fireworks” is also operated at that location.  Customers from all over the United States were able to order quantities of BDO from the Right Price Chemicals website in small amounts to … took action to protect the public and prevent others from falling prey to the sale and use of this dangerous …
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Over $1.1M in Civil Settlements Reaffirm DOJ’s Commitment to Preventing Opioid Abuse

… obtained in the district in the past two months stemming from investigations in Austin, San Antonio and Odessa.  … investigating the diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals from legitimate sources. “We depend on pharmacies and … services.  Following a 2018 theft of controlled substances from the ASMC-Austin facility located on West 98th Street in …
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Federal Judge in Waco issues several lengthy prison sentences

… During subsequent recorded telephone conversations from inside the detention facility, Dembinsky bragged to two … to distribute methamphetamine throughout the Waco area from September 2018 to April 2019. Judge Albright ordered … entered the financial institution and demanded cash from bank tellers. The FBI, Belton Police Department, Round …
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

… “Menchito,” and second in command of CJNG, was extradited from Mexico to the United States on charges of alleged drug … impact on the fabric of our local communities. The proceeds from the local distribution of these narcotics are … Special Operations Division, federal prosecutors from the Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section of the …
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Dozens arrested in major law enforcement operation

… of countless hours of hard work by officers and agents from many different agencies,” said U.S. Attorney Patrick. … our communities in the greater Houston/Galveston area from those who prey on them.”   The indictment, which was … indictment, the drugs were smuggled into the United States from Colombia and Mexico.   Heroin and cocaine were then …
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Columbia, Missouri Doctor Arrested, Accused of Health Care Fraud, Illegally Prescribing Drugs

… providing prescription drugs to friends, people suffering from substance use disorders and those with whom he had … Morris has owned Columbia Urgent Care since at least 2019. From at least May 1, 2019, through April 8, 2025, Dr. Morris …
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Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Second Conviction for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

… which scared Daniels away. Officers reviewed two videos from the homeowner’s video camera that showed Daniels in the … Jacksonville. Officers approached Daniels and removed him from the vehicle. Officers asked Daniels to see the bottom … by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the Jacksonville Police Department. This case was …
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DEA Investigation Leads to Long Prison Sentences for Fentanyl Distributors in Overdose Death

… overdose in Slidell. Investigators recovered a white powder from the scene that laboratory analysis confirmed was a … the lethal substance. Incriminating messages recovered from Carver’s phone showed Andrews expressing fear of being … the digital and physical evidence until those who profit from fentanyl are behind bars.” The prosecution was handled …
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Multi-Agency Operation Dismantles Narcotics Hub in Algiers, Louisiana; Two Convicted

… neglected dogs on the property; despite intervention from the LASPCA, both animals ultimately succumbed to their … just making arrests; we are removing a multi-layered threat from a school zone and ensuring that those who profit from this chaos are held accountable." Convictions and …
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Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine

… the defendants in March 2025 after receiving information from a cooperating defendant about methamphetamine … a methamphetamine distributor and reported purchasing drugs from him on several occasions. Investigators later … in Saipan. Surveillance, business records, and information from the CNMI Department of Public Safety confirmed Yang’s …
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Dothan, Alabama Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Meth Trafficking Case

… our commitment to holding accountable those who profit from the distribution of methamphetamine.” “Thirty years in … lives in our neighborhoods. Whether the poison is shipped from out of state or hidden in a local storage unit, we will … in Dothan containing methamphetamine shipped to Alabama from out of state. Further investigation revealed that …
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Louisiana Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison for Convictions of Multiple Drug Charges

… others to obtain kilogram quantities of cocaine and heroin from Houston, Texas and elsewhere and redistribute those … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Baton Rouge comprises agents and officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), …
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California Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracy

… Paul, the greater Chicago area, and Northern Indiana. From these hubs, Colula and his fellow conspirators … of thousands of dollars in cash payments that were flown from the Midwest to California.  On Nov. 29, 2022, case …
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Two Men Face Federal Charges for Trafficking Five Kilograms of Fentanyl in Metro Atlanta

… prosecute fentanyl traffickers to keep the community safe from this deadly drug threat.”  “This seizure underscores … enforcement attempted to stop Adame-Gomez after he emerged from the storage facility without the backpack, but he fled. … criminal organizations, and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.  Drug Trafficking …
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Southwest Georgia Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Meth Distribution

… operate on the streets or attempt to continue their crimes from behind prison walls.” “This sentencing marks the … criminal organizations (TCOs) and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
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Five Members of Hobbs Based Drug Trafficking Organization Arrested on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

… cocaine in Hobbs, New Mexico. According to court documents, from October 2024, through December 2025, Raul Muñoz … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Region II CORE 7 is comprised of agents and officers from Homeland Security Investigations, the Federal Bureau of …
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Central Illinois Man Convicted of Multiple Drug Charges, Including Drug-Induced Homicide

… including location monitoring with an ankle monitor. From that date until his arrest in Springfield, Illinois, on … drug conspiracy, including using and distributing drugs from the residence. The jury found that on August 19, 2023, …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  At nearly 4,000 collection sites … the DEA’s National Take Back Day to lessen community risk from drug abuse and keep Americans safe!” “DEA’s National … our shared commitment to protecting the American people from drug-related harm,” said DEA Administrator Terrance …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.    At nearly 4,000 collection sites … the DEA’s National Take Back Day to lessen community risk from drug abuse and keep Americans safe!”   “DEA’s National … our shared commitment to protecting the American people from drug-related harm,” said DEA Administrator Terrance …
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Multiple Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Running Fentanyl Pill Press Operation in Eastern Washington

… by 5 years of court supervision upon his release stemming from his role in running a commercial pill press operation … Nicholas Adams obtained a commercial pill press via mail from China and set up a ‘pill mill’ the basement of Adams’ … we share the goal of eliminating this destructive poison from our community and ensuring that those who pedal it are …