PRESS RELEASE

Over 86 Pounds of Suspected Heroin, 1,000 Fentanyl Pills and $200,000 Cash Seized in Ridgewood, Queens: Four Arrests

February 10, 2021
… of narcotics. Agents and officers heard noises coming from behind a closed door. Upon opening the door, they … and mail addressed to Martinez were also recovered from the apartment. Arraignments for the four defendants … of illegal drugs, and bring those who would seek to profit from their proliferation to justice,” said Police …
February 10, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

176 pounds of cocaine seized in New York City – one of the largest cocaine seizures in NYC in recent years

May 08, 2019
… understands the importance of removing these drug pushers from the community and will continue to partner in … Nieves. On Dec. 31, 2018, in the Bronx, $135,000 was seized from a secret compartment in Gomez’ Saturn SUV.    Another … indictment, two of the defendants conspired to import pills from overseas, via international mail. Authorities in …
May 08, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Physician pleads guilty to 16 felony charges: operated Brooklyn pill mills and directed fraudulent Medicaid/Medicare Billing

March 11, 2019
… including another physician, Paul McClung, broke off from Feygin’s organization to open a third Brooklyn pill … early 2017 and received over $16 million in reimbursements from Medicaid/Medicare. PM Medical practitioners prescribed … providers for all of MetroPlus Health Plan for three years from Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2016. Members of the …
March 11, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Nearly Three Dozen Charged Methamphetamine-Trafficking Conspiracy

July 16, 2021
… are in the business to save lives and protect communities from the perils of drug abuse.” “The Laurens County … by removing illegal drugs and illegally possessed firearms from our streets.” “The men and women of the Laurens County … in the indictment, the drug trafficking ring operated from at least January 2020 through January 2021. Initial …
July 16, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Joint Operation Targets Drug Distribution Ring in Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish Counties

December 01, 2022
… our collective commitment to safeguard our communities from the dangers of fentanyl poisoning by individuals who … are spreading fentanyl pills throughout our district – from rural areas to urban centers,” said U.S. Attorney Nick … alleges that on November 1, 2022, Witteveen tried to flee from police and tossed a bag of drugs out of his car window …
December 01, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Texas DPS conduct joint operation

September 25, 2019
… drugs EL PASO, Texas – Agents and investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration and Texas … suspects behind bars and helping protect our community from becoming their victims,” said Regional Director Alanis. … SCH III/IV         On Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, agents from DEA and DPS arrested 10 of those charged. Alejandra …
September 25, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Indianapolis area methamphetamine and heroin trafficking organizations dismantled

March 19, 2020
… will continue to work together to keep the public safe from violent drug traffickers.” Those charged include: … (Fugitive) Federal agents along with local officers from different agencies, served arrest warrants and search … resulting arrests, along with the firearms & drugs removed from the streets, inevitably result in reduced opportunity …
March 19, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION

New York News 2010

July 15, 2021
… 9, 2010 Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Extradition from Colombia of Principal of International Money Laundering … with Links to Mexican and Colombian Cartels Extradited from Mexico to the United States June 11, 2010 17 Charged … Laundering Case April 9, 2010 $1 Million in Heroin Seized from Bronx Mill: Four Members of Drug Trafficking Ring …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

West Portsmouth Couple Sentenced For Operating “Pill Mill” In Waverly

December 05, 2012
… the seriousness of the crime and can help deter others from engaging in this activity.” Following a ten-day trial … illegal distribution, wire fraud to obtain pills directly from distributors, and structuring financial transactions … as the owner of the clinic. Nancy Sadler was prohibited from owning the clinic because of a prior wire fraud …
December 05, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Grand Jury Indictment Of 17 Members Of A Multi-state Organization

October 04, 2017
… Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Smuggling Ring Trafficked from Phoenix to New York on Commercial Flights MINEOLA, N.Y. … the organization transported cocaine on commercial flights from Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona, … the Cambridge, Maryland area and $44,596 cash was recovered from their vehicle. The defendants were arrested by members …
October 04, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Investigation Of Fentanyl-Heroin Distribution Network Results In 24 Arrests

July 28, 2016
… and pure fentanyl into Long Island communities from New York City drug mills every week.  “They cut the … is one too many; and every day, more than 120 people die from an opiate related overdose in the U.S.  The heroin … are now wearing masks and gloves to protect themselves from its effects and police officers executing search …
July 28, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Seventeen Members And Associates Of Two Rival Bronx Street Gangs Charged In Federal Court With Racketeering And Narcotics Offenses, Including Two Murders

September 09, 2015
… operated principally in and around the Bronx, New York, from at least 2012 up to and including 2015.  One of the … non-members, outsiders, and rival narcotics dealers from distributing crack cocaine in the area controlled by … operated principally in and around the Bronx, New York, from at least 2012 up to and including 2015.  One of the …
September 09, 2015
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Community Event
July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021

Operation Engage Local Stakeholder Meeting

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
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Join the DEA Washington Division as we host a new series of local stakeholder meetings, under Operation Engage (#OpEngageDMV), to facilitate better partnerships in the Washington D.C. and Prince Georges County, Maryland areas. These local stakeholder meetings are open to local public health, law enforcement, public safety, prevention, and other...
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Community Event
September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021

Operation Engage Local Stakeholder Meeting

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
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Join the DEA Washington Division as we host a new series of local stakeholder meetings, under Operation Engage (#OpEngageDMV), to facilitate better partnerships in the Washington D.C. and Prince Georges County, Maryland areas. These local stakeholder meetings are open to local public health, law enforcement, public safety, prevention, and other...
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Community Event
March 23, 2021
March 23, 2021

Operation Engage Local Stakeholder Meeting

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
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Join the DEA Washington Division as we host a new series of local stakeholder meetings, under Operation Engage (#OpEngageDMV), to facilitate better partnerships in the Washington D.C. and Prince Georges County, Maryland areas. These local stakeholder meetings are open to local public health, law enforcement, public safety, prevention, and other...
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Recruitment
December 01, 2019 - September 30, 2020
December 01, 2019 - September 30, 2020

2020 Criminal Investigator JOB BA2020-1 Orientation

2:00 AM - 3:59 PM (EST)
New York, NY
For any Special Agent job announcement, New York applicants must visit AND READ CAREFULLY from the following link detailing qualifications and instructions: If qualified for any of the Grade levels, the initial step is to submit your resume to NewYorkSpecialAgentRecruiter@usdoj.gov with the job announcement as the subject title if you...
DOCUMENT

Heroin Domestic Monitor Report

October 29, 2018
Publication
… street-level in 27 U.S. cities. The data in this report is from 2016. Heroin Domestic Monitor Report DEA-GOV FINAL.pdf …
October 29, 2018
DOCUMENT

The Drug Situation in New Jersey (2018)

June 01, 2018
Publication
… (AOR). Unless otherwise noted, data and findings are from DEA reporting.  BUL-065-18.pdf On …
June 01, 2018
DOCUMENT

DEA Fall 2017 Marijuana Update for South Carolina

April 01, 2017
Publication
… law enforcement officials 2015. With preliminary reporting from 2016-17, the ranking of marijuana has slightly …
April 01, 2017
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Recruitment
November 01, 2018 - March 31, 2019
November 01, 2018 - March 31, 2019

Special Agent Job Announcement New York Orientaton Invite

8:00 AM - 8:00 AM (EDT)
New York, NY
For any Special Agent job announcement, New York applicants must visit AND READ CAREFULLY from the following link detailing qualifications and instructions: https://www.dea.gov/special-agent-careers If qualified for any of the Grade levels, the initial step is to submit your resume to NewYorkSpecialAgentRecruiter@usdoj.gov with the job announcement as the subject title if...
GENERAL INFORMATION

St. Louis News 2004

July 15, 2021
… Drug Sweep Nets 35 In Town  FEB 6, 2004 Twenty-Four People From The St. Louis Area And Texas Are Charged With Drug …
July 15, 2021
DOCUMENT

Vaping and Marijuana Concentrates: What is Vaping?

October 11, 2019
Publication
… the act of inhaling and exhaling an aerosol or vapor made from a liquid or dry material that is heated in an …
October 11, 2019
LANDING PAGE

Fentanyl Free America

December 10, 2025
… DEA’s unwavering commitment to protect the United States from synthetic opioids by disrupting the fentanyl supply … our nation. As long as there are people who seek to profit from suffering there will be attempts to bring fentanyl and …
December 10, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Employment Eligibility

July 15, 2025
… for determining employment eligibility with DEA. Aside from marijuana or cannabis use before the candidate’s 18th … cannot have used anabolic steroids without a prescription from a licensed practicing physician within seven (7) years …
July 15, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Three Dominican Men Arrested for Trafficking Cocaine and Crack Cocaine in Nashua

April 06, 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 …
April 06, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 21, 2021
… indicating a majority of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets, clearing out unused medicine is …
April 21, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Mercer County Man Sentenced to 130 Months in Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization

June 09, 2023
… with intent to distribute a detectable amount of heroin. From June 2018 through May 2019, Gbanapolor and others … Gbanapolor obtained regular bulk supplies of heroin from Duane Paulino-Escalera, whom Gbanapolor referred to as …
June 09, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Cheryl Ortiz appointed Special Agent in Charge of New Jersey Division

May 25, 2023
… uniquely well rounded. She also brings leadership skills from her military service and time in local law enforcement. … and women of the DEA remain committed to protecting them from the harmful effects that illegal drugs have on our …
May 25, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Over 250 Kilograms of Cocaine

October 11, 2022
… conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. From 2017 through July 2019, Arroyo Perez and his … plane to transport approximately 150 kilograms of cocaine from Puerto Rico to New Jersey on Nov. 18, 2018. Law …
October 11, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Dominican Republic Citizen Extradited to the United States on Money Laundering Charges

May 20, 2022
… role in laundering millions in illegal cash drug proceeds from the United States to the Dominican Republic. … and transferred to the Dominican Republic and elsewhere. From November 2018 through February 2020, Humeau-Hernandez …
May 20, 2022