GENERAL INFORMATION

New England News 2007

July 15, 2021
… 1, 2007 Former Federal Employee Sentenced for Selling Drugs from Work September 27, 2007 Cocaine and Heroin Trafficker … to 14 Years in Prison for Arranging a Shipment of Cocaine From Colorado June 28, 2007 Lawrence Massachusetts Man …
July 15, 2021
STORY

Reward Offer of Up to $5 Million for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Leader of FTO ‘Los Choneros’

December 11, 2025
… and distribution of multi-ton quantities of cocaine from South America, through Central American and Mexico, to …
December 11, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA celebrates Red Ribbon Week with Virtual Red Ribbon Rally

September 30, 2020
… of October. This year’s Red Ribbon Rally features voices from our community and special guests who represent diverse …
September 30, 2020
DRUG FACT SHEET

DXM

January 21, 2025
Drugs of Concern
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a cough suppressant found in more than 120 over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications, either alone or in combination with other drugs such as analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen), antihistamines (e.g., chlorpheniramine), decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine), and/ or expectorants (e.g., guaifenesin).
January 21, 2025
STORY

DEA to Hold Hearing on the Rescheduling of Marijuana

November 26, 2024
… the Department of Justice proposed to transfer marijuana from schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act to schedule …
November 26, 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION

Denver News 2009

July 15, 2021
… Pleads Guilty to Traffciking Massive Amounts of Marijuana from Mexico to the United States October 22, 2009 Members or …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Southern New Mexico Medical Spa Operator Settles Allegations of Controlled-Substance Recordkeeping Violations

December 03, 2025
… without exception so New Mexicans stay protected from the risks of missing or unaccounted-for controlled … resolves the United States’ civil monetary claims arising from this conduct.  U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Omar …
December 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

December 02, 2025
… 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 …
December 02, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Across Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois Dispose of 25,726 Pounds of Unwanted Medications at DEA Take Back Day

November 04, 2025
… friends and family about the consequences that can come from prescription misuse and abuse.” Since its inception in … Drug Take Back Day. The removal of these medications from homes nationwide helps prevent prescription drug misuse …
November 04, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

October 21, 2025
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  At nearly 4,000 collection sites … our shared commitment to protecting the American people from drug-related harm,” said DEA Administrator Terrance …
October 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Phoenix Man Charged After Seizure of 36 Pounds of Meth, Cocaine, and 3 Firearms

September 29, 2025
… 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 …
September 29, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 63 Months in Federal Prison

August 20, 2025
… and more than $39,000 in cash.  Investigators seized from Quiros quantities of cocaine and crack, more than … The FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task includes members from the FBI, the Waterbury Police Department, the Naugatuck …
August 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Former Mexican Mafia Member Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Cocaine

July 24, 2025
… granted the United States’ motion for an upward departure from Lujan’s guideline range, noting Lujan’s extremely … U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons. “Thanks to the partnership from various law enforcement resources at the local, state, …
July 24, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Member Of Violent Gang Sentenced To Nearly Five Years In Prison For Racketeering And Firearm And Drug Trafficking Offenses

June 01, 2025
… across his chest – law enforcement had recovered firearms from similar bags in the past. During a search of Darosa’s … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
June 01, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

New Orleans Man Sentenced for Using Stash House to Violate Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts

April 28, 2025
… heroin, and fentanyl in New Orleans from August 2022 through October 12, 2022.  During this … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
April 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 22 Years in Federal Prison

April 05, 2025
… to their crimes and to protect gang members and associates from detection and prosecution by law enforcement … gangs have been convicted of federal offenses stemming from this investigation, which has and solved eight murders …
April 05, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Federal and Local Law Enforcement Announce New Public Education Campaign to Highlight Danger of Fentanyl – “Death in Disguise”

January 26, 2023
… There’s not a community, family, or person that is immune from the dangers of fentanyl, which is why our joint … The young people targeted in these presentations will hear from members of law enforcement, prosecutors, health care …
January 26, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Eight Indicted In Money Laundering Ring

July 29, 2022
… that involved the laundering of drug proceeds and proceeds from stolen and/or fraudulent gift cards. During a … marijuana proceeds being transported by Wei Qing Zeng from New York to China Gourmet in Boston. The cash was found …
July 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Gang Member Involved in Courthouse Shooting Sentenced

June 08, 2022
… to their crimes and to protect gang members and associates from detection and prosecution by law enforcement authorities.  From approximately 2017 until August 2020, GHB/Hotz members …
June 08, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

14 Arrested After Federal, State And Local Investigation Into Waterbury Drug Trafficking

May 27, 2022
… and heroin, and approximately $20,000 in cash, were seized from other locations. Each defendant is charged by criminal … drug trafficking in Waterbury and remove those involved from our community,” said Chief Spagnolo.  “We look forward …
May 27, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Violent Drug Dealers Who Attempted to Shoot and Kill a Spokane Police Officer Sentenced to Decades in Prison

March 28, 2025
… it had been involved in a crash. Wynecoop attempted to run from the scene but was arrested. During a search of the … in the leg and the head. The officer thankfully recovered from his injuries. During a search of the vehicle used by …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Eleven Charged for Drug Trafficking in Southern Illinois

November 25, 2024
… Illinois. “DEA is committed to removing these individuals from every aspect of society by working with our law … of a jury. DEA led the investigation with assistance from the Carbondale Police Department, ATF, the U.S. …
November 25, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Leader, Members of Galloping Goose Motorcycle Club Indicted for Criminal Racketeering Enterprise

June 21, 2024
… count of attempted extortion. The indictment alleges that, from July 1, 2020, to July 15, 2021, they attempted to … to distribute methamphetamine in Camden and Miller Counties from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31, 2022. Tonka Ponder is also charged …
June 21, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Kansas Law Enforcement Partners Join Together to Find Drug Traffickers behind Overdoses

April 07, 2022
… Kansas One Pill Can Kill Initiative aims to gather data from these overdose events to help combat the drug … alert in September 2021 to warn the public about the danger from fentanyl. Four in 10 pills examined by DEA labs contain …
April 07, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

NDNY launches human trafficking task force with local, federal, and state law enforcement partners

January 29, 2021
… human trafficking. The task force is comprised of members from the United States Attorney’s Office; Federal Bureau of … training for members of the task force.  National experts from the Department of Justice’s Human Trafficking …
January 29, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

October 23, 2018
… that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet,” said Acting Administrator …
October 23, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

First of Six-Member Drug Trafficking Ring Bringing Hundreds of Pounds of Narcotics to Western Washington Sentenced to 8.5 Years in Prison

July 10, 2024
… 1-888-219-4261 Group Used RV’s and Mail to Ship Drugs from California IMG_20220928_140741_2.jpg K-9 Ginger with … Administration Seattle Field Division with assistance from the Seattle Police Department, Customs and Border …
July 10, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

24 Federally Indicted in San Antonio for Alleged Drug and Firearm Trafficking

June 20, 2024
… the defendants face varying ranges of time in prison, from maximum sentences of 15 or 20 years to penalties of … DEA are leading the investigation with valuable assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, Texas Department of Public …
June 20, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Final Defendant in Nationwide Meth Trafficking Ring Pleads Guilty

June 26, 2024
… 100 pounds (over 45 kilograms) of 100% pure methamphetamine from Keleman that he picked up on behalf of Alkayisi from a UPS store in Rhode Island. Keleman is the 11th and …
June 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Former U.S. Border Patrol Agent Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Attempting to Distribute Methamphetamine and Receiving Bribes

May 29, 2024
… allow unauthorized immigrants to enter the United States from Mexico. Hernandez also agreed to move methamphetamine and other controlled substances from the Southern District of California further north to …
May 29, 2024