PRESS RELEASE

Auburn, Washington Man Who Converted Garage to a Fentanyl Pill Manufacturing Lab Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

July 30, 2025
… learned that Elias was purchasing drugs including fentanyl from another target of investigation and later determined he … the dangers of his scheme and took steps to protect himself from overdose and violence, callously disregarding these … proud that DEA and our partners could protect our community from him and this sentence ensures that he will not threaten …
July 30, 2025
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Recruitment
April 06, 2023
April 06, 2023

University of Wyoming Criminal Justice Career Fair

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
Laramie, WY
This event will be held on the main campus of the University of Wyoming in Laramie, and is an excellent opportunity for students to connect with law enforcement professionals from various local, state and federal agencies. DEA representatives will be in attendance for this event. For any questions, contact the...
GENERAL INFORMATION

Mission

January 22, 2025
… information. Seizure and forfeiture of assets derived from, traceable to, or intended to be used for illicit drug …
January 22, 2025
DOCUMENT

The West Virginia Drug Situation

May 01, 2017
Publication
… West Virginia in 2015, more than double the number who died from car accidents. DEA-WAS-DIR-024-17 West Virginia Drug …
May 01, 2017
DOCUMENT

Drug Slang Code Words

May 01, 2017
Publication
… (DEA) Intelligence Report contains information from a variety of law enforcement and open sources. It is …
May 01, 2017
DOCUMENT

Deadly Contaminated Cocaine Widespread in Florida (2018)

February 01, 2018
Publication
… and analyzed by forensic laboratories during the period from 2016 to 2017 revealed the widespread adulteration of …
February 01, 2018
DOCUMENT

2017 Domestic Methamphetamine Threat Assessment Key Findings

January 11, 2018
Publication
… public health data; news reports; and intelligence from other government agencies to assess the methamphetamine …
January 11, 2018
DOCUMENT

2013 National Drug Threat Assessment

October 01, 2013
Publication
… DEA intelligence analysts considered quantitative data from various sources (seizures, investigations, arrests, …
October 01, 2013
DOCUMENT

2016 National Heroin Threat Assessment Summary

June 01, 2016
Publication
… number of overdose deaths. In 2014, 10,574 Americans died from heroin-related overdoses, more than triple the number …
June 01, 2016
DOCUMENT

2015 National Heroin Threat Assessment Summary

April 01, 2015
Publication
… number of overdose deaths. In 2013, 8,620 Americans died from heroin-related overdoses, nearly triple the number in …
April 01, 2015
DOCUMENT

Fentanyl Designated a Weapon of Mass Destruction

December 15, 2025
… dismantle the networks that manufacture, move, and profit from this poison. If you traffic fentanyl, you are dealing …
December 15, 2025
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Recruitment
June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024

RecruitMilitary - Hampton Veterans Job Fair (In-Person)

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Hampton, VA
This is a RecruitMilitary Job Fair where job seekers with military experience can meet with recruiters from local, state, and federal government, and national companies. These events are free for U.S veterans, military spouses, transitioning military, and members of the Guard and Reserve. For more information about this event, please...
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Recruitment
June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024

RecruitMilitary - St. Louis Veterans Job Fair (In-Person)

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
St. Louis, MO
This is a RecruitMilitary Job Fair where job seekers with military experience can meet with recruiters from local, state, and federal government, and national companies. These events are free for U.S veterans, military spouses, transitioning military, and members of the Guard and Reserve. For more information about this event, please...
PRESS RELEASE

Two Men Charged with Heroin Trafficking

May 04, 2021
… possessing nearly 24 pounds of heroin aboard a bus en route from California to New York. Darwin G. Morales-Sagastume, …
May 04, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

Former Chief of Honduran National Police Extradited

January 22, 2025
… would not have risen to power and successfully benefited from massive drug proceeds had it not been for his expansive …
January 22, 2025
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Community Event
July 09, 2021
July 09, 2021

The 11th Annual “Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence” Anti-Violence Youth Summit

6:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
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The 11th Annual “Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence” Anti-Violence Youth Summit will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 10 am- 3 pm. The virtual doors will open at 9:00 a.m. This event will be filled with dynamic speakers, entertainment, and invaluable information and resources for our youth...
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Museum
May 02, 2019
May 02, 2019

Who We Are and What We Do: Forensics

3:00 AM - 4:00 AM (EDT)
Arlington, VA
Take a peek into the inner workings of the Drug Enforcement Administration in our 2019 lecture series “Who We Are and What We Do.” Join Elizabeth L. Maurer, Curator of Education for the DEA Museum at a panel discussion with members of the Forensics staff from around the country. Contact...
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Recruitment
August 06, 2018 - August 17, 2018
August 06, 2018 - August 17, 2018

Student Volunteer Internship Program

4:00 AM - 3:59 PM (EDT)
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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...
STORY

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

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
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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...
DOCUMENT

2018 Slang Terms and Code Words

July 01, 2018
Publication
… new and updated information on slang terms and code words from a variety of law enforcement and open sources, and …
July 01, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of meth trafficking ring operating in Houston sentenced to 30 years in prison

August 05, 2020
… conducted an undercover operation to purchase meth from a suspected narcotics distributor - later identified as …
August 05, 2020
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Community Event
April 24, 2019
April 24, 2019

Federal Take Back Day (April 24, 2019)

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
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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)

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
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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...
GENERAL INFORMATION

Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program

August 13, 2025
… marijuana plants. The program also removed 3,125 weapons from cannabis cultivators. The success of the DCE/SP is …
August 13, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Placerville Felon Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

July 08, 2025
… one previously reported as stolen. Turner is prohibited from possessing firearms because he has five prior felony … community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and …
July 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Convicted Drug Trafficker is Sentenced to Prison

May 01, 2025
… sources to purchase more than 5.5 grams of methamphetamine from Ross. On November 28, 2023, investigators executed a … methamphetamine, digital scales, and drug paraphernalia from Ross’s residence.  On September 20, 2024, Ross pleaded …
May 01, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization

April 05, 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 05, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Hartford Man Pleads Guilty to Oxycodone Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses

April 05, 2025
… investigators made controlled purchases of oxycodone pills from Benitez and his co-conspirator. Benitez was arrested on … Tactical Diversion Squad, which is composed of personnel from the DEA, the Connecticut State Police, and the Bristol, …
April 05, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Texoma HIDTA’s Caprock Initiative Honored at National HIDTA Awards Ceremony

April 03, 2025
… about the dangers of fentanyl. With significant support from the United States Attorney’s Office, the Texas … in combating the opioid crisis,” said Director Keith Brown, from Texoma HIDTA. “By bringing together law enforcement, …
April 03, 2025