PRESS RELEASE

Man Pleads Guilty In New York To Conspiring With Iranian Military Officials To Assassinate Saudi Arabian Ambassador To The United States

… connection with his guilty plea, Arbabsiar admitted that, from the spring of 2011 to the fall of 2011, he conspired … as necessary to do so.   Arbabsiar traveled to and from the United States, Mexico and Iran and was in telephone …
PRESS RELEASE

Agency Heads Announce Major Criminal Action Against Cartel

… of multi-ton quantities of marijuana and illegal aliens from Mexico into the United States through the San Miguel … weapons in the San Miguel vicinity which were en-route from Phoenix, Arizona to Valencia-Rodriguez in Mexico. The …
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Richmond

March 28, 2025
… Engage Richmond has moved to the DMV Welcome Letter from Washington Division Special Agent in Charge Jarod A. … Central Virginia: 128 people died in the city of Richmond from an overdose in the first half of 2021; 89% from Fentanyl. Additionally, methamphetamine seizures as …
March 28, 2025
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Dominican Republic official extradited to the United States to face narcotics trafficking charges

… warrant based on an indictment and extradition request from the Eastern District of New York. Abreu Navarro was …
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Synthetic Opioids

Synthetic Opioids

January 25, 2025
Synthetic opioids are substances that are synthesized in a laboratory and that act on the same targets in the brain as natural opioids (e.g., morphine and codeine) to produce analgesic (pain relief) effects. In contrast, natural opioids are naturally occurring substances extracted from the seed pod of certain varieties of...
January 25, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

Special Agent Eligibility Quiz

January 22, 2025
… conferences; researching, collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources relating to investigations; …
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Statement Regarding The Release Of Rafael Caro-Quintero

… to release infamous drug trafficker Rafael Caro-Quintero from a Mexican prison.  Caro-Quintero had been serving a 40 …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Statement On Arrest Of Omar Trevino Morales

… serve as yet another warning that no criminal is immune from arrest and prosecution. Omar Trevino Morales …
PRESS RELEASE

Indiana Man Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking, Gun Crime

… region is safer today with Mr. Jacobs distant and away from the community,” said Assistant Special Agent in Charge … This case was investigated by the DEA, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Fort Wayne …
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Knoxville Man Charged in Federal Court with Fentanyl and Firearms Offenses

… criminal organizations 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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Tallahassee Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Meth & Cocaine

… operation, DEA purchased cocaine and methamphetamine from the defendant between November and December 2025. In … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Drug Trafficking …
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Jacksonville Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More than Eleven Years in Federal Prison

… 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

Two Marion County Men Plead Guilty to Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Pound of Meth

… criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. [use if applicable] … Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task …
PRESS RELEASE

USAO employee indicted for conspiring to obstruct justice

… his wife Kimberly Loya, 27, and Nathan Lopez, 27. All are from San Antonio. Gustamante allegedly imported drugs from Mexico, sold them in the San Antonio area and …
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Nine Indicted in Counterfeit Promethazine-Codeine Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… Gina Acosta, 40, of Fresno. According to the indictment, from April 2014 until August 2021, the defendants conspired … Attorneys John B. Ross and Jonathan C. Lee, with assistance from the Civil Division’s Consumer Protection Branch and the …
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Texas Physician Found Guilty for Unlawfully Prescribing Over 1.3 Million Doses of Opioids

… to and did unlawfully prescribe controlled substances from 2014 through February 2016 for patients at Spring … no known medical benefit. The clinic made over $4 million from prescriptions issued in the scheme, over $1.5 million …
PRESS RELEASE

Former Mexican governor sent to US prison for money laundering

… At a previous hearing, the court heard additional evidence from two witnesses who described their relationship with … payments. Torres-Lopez worked for the Mexican government from 1994 to 2011. His roles included general director of …
PRESS RELEASE

Ten U.S. Congress Members Visit the DEA McAllen Office

… were able to view over 46,000 pounds of narcotics seized from the McAllen area.  During the drug vault visit, several … border region.  The event ended with closing remarks from Houston Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux.  …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Warning: Scammers Impersonating DEA Agents Are Stealing Identities, Money

… law enforcement officer will demand cash or gift cards from a member of the public. You should only give money, … actors is awareness and caution. Anyone receiving a call from a person claiming to be with DEA should report the …
PRESS RELEASE

Several area residents arrested in ongoing drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracies

… and seized another firearm as well as a stolen trailer from the residence of Maria Isabel Alanis. A federal grand … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
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Suspected gang member charged in meth conspiracy

… as a clandestine drug laboratory for converting meth from liquid to crystalized form. The charges allege law … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
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Another Clan Del Golfo associate extradited to face charges for international cocaine distribution conspiracy

… on charges of distributing kilogram quantities of cocaine from Colombia, announced Drug Enforcement Administration … in an ongoing five-year conspiracy to distribute cocaine from Colombia to the United States. In May 2019, they and …
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DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

… are inextricably linked,” said Acting Administrator Shea.  “From the extreme levels of violence in Mexican cartels, to … that have little regard for human life, and profit from the pain and suffering of our people. Along with our …
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

… that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Once the Centers for Disease …
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Texas bodybuilder charged with conspiracy to sell steroids

… Mr. Archibald. In July 2019, agents followed Mr. Archibald from his residence to a local post office, where he … Service is charged with defending the nations mail system from illegal use,“ said Adrian Gonzalez, U.S. Postal …
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Three indicted on fentanyl-related charges

… bond. The new charges in the superseding indictment stem from an investigation into the drug overdose of a Montgomery … the man had overdosed on fentanyl and had purchased it from Farrell. Weeks was allegedly the source of supply.   …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… trafficked into and within the United States.  From FY 2017 to FY 2019, DEA domestic seizures o f methamphetamine increased 127 percent from 49,507 pounds to 112,146 pounds . During the same time …
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Texas man gets nearly 17 years after kilogram of meth found on bus passenger's lap

… judge heard Espree hired a drug courier to transport drugs from the Rio Grande Valley to San Antonio. On Feb. 21, 2017, … authorities also seized an additional kilogram of narcotics from the bus passenger at the Falfurrias checkpoint in …
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Mexican illegal behind bars for running meth trafficking ring

… for distribution in Houston. Benito removed gasoline tanks from vehicles coming from Mexico containing liquid meth, later processed into …
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Local man sent to prison for armed drug trafficking in school zone

… release .   During the trial, the jury heard testimony from multiple law enforcement officers.   On Nov. 14, 2018, … reach behind the driver’s seat. He was ultimately removed from the vehicle and taken into custody.   When officers …