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Giving a Face to a Fallen Hero:

May 26, 2022
… appeared prior to the May 2022 DEA Memorial Service. Staff from the Operations and Intelligence divisions began to … Special Agent Richard “Rick” Barrett. Barrett, who retired from DEA in 2003, was determined to help. Aided by retired …
May 26, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces 20th Take Back Day

March 01, 2021
… indicating a majority of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets, clearing out unused medicine is …
March 01, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

Dallas News 2007

July 15, 2021
… Gets 13 Years In Prison January 18, 2007 55 Arrested From Local Texas Drug Ring January 17, 2007 Meth Organization Excised From Ellis County January 3, 2007 Operation 700 Ranch …
July 15, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

New Jersey News 2010

July 15, 2021
… Possession November 23, 2010 Folkes Brothers Extradited From Jamaica to Face Charges of Conspiring to Traffic … To Conspiring To Traffic Cocaine On Commercial Airlines From The West Indies To England Via The United States April …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA podcast about drug misuse among college students wins award

May 21, 2020
… has received a Second Place Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award from the National Association of Government Communicators. … statewide conferences and events, and resources available from DEA and its federal partners. NAGC’s Blue Pencil & Gold …
May 21, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and U.S. Coast Guard announce 18,000 pound cocaine offload in San Diego

December 18, 2019
… to stop this threat to our country.” Numerous U.S. agencies from the Departments of Justice, Defense, and Homeland … and Western Pacific requires unity of effort in all phases from detection, monitoring and interdictions, to criminal …
December 18, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Aims For Record Removal Of Unused Pills Through Its National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative

April 24, 2018
… lives by removing unused painkillers and controlled drugs from homes,” said DEA Acting Administrator Robert W. … painkillers or controlled drugs we can help to remove from homes, the more potential lives will be saved. The home …
April 24, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Establishes Six New Heroin Enforcement Teams

October 27, 2017
… inextricably linked with the threat the United States faces from the trafficking of heroin, fentanyl and fentanyl … injury-related death in the United States, eclipsing deaths from motor vehicle crashes or firearms. According to initial …
October 27, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds Prescription Drug Take-Back Event October 26

October 21, 2013
… that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Americans participating in …
October 21, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Marijuana Case Update

July 07, 2014
… 907 marijuana plants that were irrigated by water diverted from the river. Additionally, agents found purported medical … case was the product of an investigation by federal agents from the DEA and Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency, a …
July 07, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Hawaii-Bound Meth Trafficker Sentenced

September 29, 2014
… pounds. Rodriguez was carrying boarding passes for flights from Modesto to San Francisco and from San Francisco to Maui, Hawaii. This case was the …
September 29, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Armed Drug Dealers Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison

December 12, 2025
… Bay. Agents searched the contents of cell phones seized from Powell and McCants. The cell phones contained numerous … and 144 months in prison, respectively. Upon their release from prison, Powell and McCants will each serve 10-year … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. A copy of this press …
December 12, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

New Britain Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

December 02, 2025
… 6,000 dose bags of fentanyl to an individual who had driven from Vermont to pick up the drugs.  On February 25, 2025, … made a controlled purchase of 1,200 dose bags of fentanyl from Meneses on Franklin Avenue in Hartford. Meneses was … January 7. The DEA’s Hartford Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
December 02, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Pensacola Man Sentenced for Possessing Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, and Cocaine

November 25, 2025
… According to court records, the defendant sold narcotics from his residence in Pensacola, Fla. Law enforcement … and cocaine base. “Removing this polydrug distributor from the streets is another step toward making our … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Arrests/Convictions …
November 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Florida Man Charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute 37 Kilograms of Cocaine

November 20, 2025
… vehicle to transport thirty-seven kilograms of cocaine from Miami, Florida to Smithfield, Rhode Island.  When … 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 …
November 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Tallahassee Man Returned to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

November 14, 2025
… the law, Dugan’s sentence was reduced, and he was released from federal prison on November 10, 2020. Less than four … 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 …
November 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

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

October 22, 2025
… 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 …
October 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Hartford Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl and Cocaine

September 24, 2025
… distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine.  He was released from federal prison in September 2022. In August 2024, the … made multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl from Flythe.  On December 18, 2024, a court authorized … Police Department.  The task force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
September 24, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Pensacola Man Sentenced for Narcotics Trafficking

August 27, 2025
… as Deloach had active felony warrants. Deloach fled from the officer, hitting a pole and a parked vehicle, and … 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 …
August 27, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Northwest Missouri Fentanyl Distributor Sentenced

July 02, 2024
… $10,000, which represents the proceeds he received from drug trafficking. On Feb. 6, 2024, Coltrain pleaded … to participating in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl from Oct. 27, 2020, to Jan. 24, 2023, and to participating … to Mexico. Those wire transfers represented the proceeds from the distribution of fentanyl. This case was …
July 02, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Armed Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison for Narcotics and Firearm Offenses

July 28, 2025
… to more success. These communities will benefit greatly from this drug trafficker being off the streets.” “This case … 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 …
July 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More than 55 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

July 17, 2025
… distributing fentanyl pills in Fayetteville and Fort Smith from January to September of 2024. Investigators identified … 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 …
July 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More than 55 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

July 17, 2025
… distributing fentanyl pills in Fayetteville and Fort Smith from January to September of 2024. Investigators identified … 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 …
July 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Repeat International Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Almost 20 years in Prison for Trafficking

July 14, 2025
… of narcotics in its interior cargo hold. Guardsmen from the USCGS Munro, a United States Coast Guard Legend- … in the same location.  This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on … Express Strike Force is comprised of agents and officers from the Coast Guard Investigative Service, Drug Enforcement …
July 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Attorney General Mayes Announces Conviction of Tucson Psychiatrist for Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, and Fraud

July 14, 2025
… a former Tucson Psychiatrist, who practiced in Arizona from 2004-2020. Dr. Saeed was convicted on June 19, 2025, of … Dr. Saeed to justice."  All of Dr. Saeed’s convictions stem from an indictment filed and amended at the conclusion of a joint investigation conducted by personnel from the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration's Tucson …
July 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Manchester Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking More Than a Kilogram of Fentanyl

July 14, 2025
… fentanyl packaged for sale and $17,963 in proceeds derived from criminal activities.     The Manchester Police … 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 …
July 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison

July 08, 2025
… documents and statements made in court, this matter stems from a DEA New Haven Task Force and Waterbury Police … arrange narcotics transactions.  Duprey purchased cocaine from Duprey to distribute to others and sometimes provided … and for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a prior federal narcotics trafficking conviction. This …
July 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Cross City Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Methamphetamine

June 30, 2025
… Jackson was apprehended near Old Town, Fla., as he returned from the Ocala, Fla., area. Law enforcement found … 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 …
June 30, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Lane County Drug Trafficking Cell Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection with the Largest Seizure of Methamphetamine in Oregon State History

June 03, 2025
… its role in trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine from California to Oregon for distribution and sale in and … drug trafficking organization transported methamphetamine from Southern California to Oregon where it was stored, … U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with assistance from the Springfield Police Department, the Eugene Police …
June 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Dominican National Indicted for Fentanyl Distribution While On Supervised Release For Drug Trafficking Conviction

June 01, 2025
… enforcement subsequently arranged for a controlled purchase from Mejia Sanchez on Feb. 19, 2025 in Lawrence, during … 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 …
June 01, 2025