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Mexican Drug Trafficker Caught with Tens of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills, Cocaine, Heroin, and Stolen Guns Sentenced to Federal Prison in Washington State

… - (509) 374-3444 Yakima - (509) 454-4407 Transported Drugs from California to Spokane Seized Drugs and Firearms Seized … out of Mexico that was responsible for transporting drugs from California to Spokane and distributing them across … by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the Spokane Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement and …
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11 Members of Bronx “Wash” Gang Charged with Murder, Racketeering, and Related Violent Offenses

… murder and assault with a dangerous weapon, arising from three further shootings and one slashing similarly … made on the record in this case and related matters: [1] From at least 2015 to 2022, the members of “WashSide” or …
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Trafficker-Quantities of “Rainbow Fentanyl” Arrive in New York

… removed the equivalent of 500,000 lethal doses of fentanyl from circulation in the Empire State. In the same reporting … learned that just prior to the arrest, Bush had travelled from New Jersey to the vicinity of 475 10th Avenue in a … is equivalent to more than 36 million lethal doses removed from the illegal drug supply. Additionally, 338 weapons were …
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$5 million worth of heroin intercepted en route to New York City and Northeast: El Chapo brand recovered

… destined to Springfield, MA where one of the defendants is from, indicating the organization’s reach outside of New … arrest and apprehension of individuals who seek to profit from the misery of others. Reducing the supply of lethal …
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Dangerous fentanyl masked as counterfeit oxycodone, 20,000 pills seized in the Bronx and Manhattan

… Force Group T-12, which is comprised of agents and officers from the DEA New York Division, the New York City Police … you take ‘prescription’ pills that did not come directly from a pharmacy, you are risking your life,” said Special … in harm’s way to remove these dangerous narcotics from the streets of New York.” "I applaud the collaborative …
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Leader of Drug Trafficking Ring that Used Social Media to Communicate and Advertise Wares Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

… the hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash drug proceeds from Ohio and Georgia without more people, driving cash back … into their bags… none of those codefendants made money from their involvement in the DTO. Only Valencia Rosas made … the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and …
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U.S. Attorney's Office, DEA and HSI Announce Charges Against Fourteen Individuals in Major Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… agent. On November 6, 2024, DEA and HSI, with support from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and … jointly investigated this case with assistance from the U.S. Marshal Service, the Las Cruces Police … in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on …
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Local Task Forces Crack Down on Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Distribution Networks

… violations of terms of his supervised release stemming from a 2019 federal drug trafficking conviction and his … type of drugs distributed.  Maximum prison sentences range from up to 20 years to life in prison.  Unlawful possession … partners highlight the extraordinary results that arise from collaborative and unwavering teamwork.  Together, we …
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Fifteen defendants charged in federal court with heroin trafficking and possession of firearms in Milwaukee

…   The investigation was led by law enforcement officers from the DEA, North Central High Intensity Drug Trafficking …   “The strength of the DEA is, in many ways, derived from close relationships forged with our numerous local and … in Charge Bell. “This significant investigation resulted from the cooperative leadership of Chief Morales and U.S. …
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ARPO Strike Force charges involve more than 350,000 prescriptions for controlled substances and more than 32 million pills

… June 2018, it has excluded more than 2,000 individuals from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and all other … result of outstanding collaborative investigative efforts from the DEA, and numerous other Federal, state and local … million pills. These cases were brought with assistance from the FBI, DEA and HHS-OIG, as well as the Ohio Attorney …
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Multi-Agency Investigation Dismantles Lea County-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

… they imported methamphetamine and cocaine into Lea County from Mexico through Arizona.  The charges are the result of … Mexico and the Lea County Drug Task Force with assistance from the Lea County Sheriff’s Office and the Hobbs Police … The Lea County Drug Task Force is comprised of officers from the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, Hobbs Police …
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120 Members And Associates Of Two Rival Street Gangs In The Bronx Charged In Federal Court With Racketeering, Narcotics, And Firearms Offenses

… and other publicly filed documents: The Indictments arise from a joint investigation by the NYPD’s Bronx Gang Squad, … ECG before 2Fly and has allied with 2Fly to prevent others from selling drugs at ECG.  Two of the leaders of SMM at ECG … or “Triple M” - operates primarily on White Plains Road from 215th Street to 233rd Street in the Bronx.  This area …
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Leader of meth trafficking ring operating in Houston sentenced to 30 years in prison

… conducted an undercover operation to purchase meth from a suspected narcotics distributor - later identified as …
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West Virginia Senate Bill 196 Increases Penalties for Drug-Related Crimes

December 23, 2025
… deaths that surpassed the national average decrease from November 2023 to November 2024. West Virginia Senate …
December 23, 2025
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Recruitment
June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024

RecruitMilitary - Hampton Veterans Job Fair (In-Person)

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (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)

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (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...
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Two Men Charged with Heroin Trafficking

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

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
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

7:00 AM - 8:00 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

8:00 AM - 7:59 PM (EDT)
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...
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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

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
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...
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2018 Slang Terms and Code Words

July 01, 2018
… new and updated information on slang terms and code words from a variety of law enforcement and open sources, and …
July 01, 2018
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Community Event
April 24, 2019
April 24, 2019

Federal Take Back Day (April 24, 2019)

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
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)

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
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...
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18th Street Gangsters, Associates Arrested on Indictments Alleging Murder, Extortion, Drug Trafficking in L.A.’s MacArthur Park Area

… violent organized crime and open-air drug markets from Los Angeles.” “The distribution of illegal narcotics in … 1” – who is an inmate at a California state prison. From at least July 2020 to March 2026, Gonzalez – the second …
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Two Indicted as Law Enforcement Captures Largest Fentanyl Seizure in South Carolina History

… working hard day in and day out to protect our communities from the dangers associated with fentanyl.  DEA's priorities … 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 …
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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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CY 2024 Annual Cocaine Report

September 22, 2025
… the United States. Cocaine seizures ranging in weight from residue to multiple kilograms are routinely analyzed in …
September 22, 2025