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Federal Indictment Of Five Defendants In One Of The Nation’s Largest Fentanyl Seizures

… law enforcement tracked $13,000,000 in cash flowing from an area bank to California. According to information … Gillon and Williams received large quantities of narcotics from Herman Aguirre’s “seafood” warehouse in Montebello, …
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Fees Charged

March 28, 2025
… and for the purposes of withholding any portions exempt from disclosure.  Only requesters who are seeking records …
March 28, 2025
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Statement of Anne Milgram Administrator at a Hearing Entitled, “Drug Enforcement Administration Oversight”

January 23, 2025
… targeting information to our 334 offices worldwide, drawing from our global intelligence and law enforcement teams here …
January 23, 2025
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DEA Social Media Blog: iDEAte COMPETITION 2021, DEA’s first innovation competition

January 22, 2025
… Administration (DEA) is protecting American communities from criminal drug networks that threaten our safety and our …
January 22, 2025
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Aviation Division

January 16, 2025
… Division's command and control functions are conducted from the Aviation Operations Center (AOC) located at …
January 16, 2025
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Operation Blues Brothers

November 22, 2023
… families across our country and killing Americans from all walks of life. And it is the leading cause of death …
November 22, 2023
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Museum
September 18, 2018
September 18, 2018

DEA Museum Panel Discussion

5:00 AM - 6:30 AM (EDT)
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Opioids and Heroin: A New Look at Some Old (and Not So Old) Drugs Live Stream Available www.deamuseum.org/lecture-series/opioids-and-heroin-2018 Questions: During the event, email questions to Elizabeth.L.Maurer@usdoj.gov Admission: This event is free and open to the public Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States...
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Father and Son Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Dealing

… a woman with a plan to establish a residence in Lee County from which she could use to sell their crack cocaine. …
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New Jersey News 2003

July 15, 2021
… 2003 DEA/Newark Division Accepts Surrender of Registration from Neil Laboratories to Manufacture List I Chemicals JAN …
July 15, 2021
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Community Event
May 09, 2023
May 09, 2023

Lunch & Learn: Facts About Fentanyl

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (EDT)
Overland Park, KS
Learn about the changing drug landscape and how illicit fentanyl in fake prescription pills is the driving force behind hardships and loss among the Kansas City community. Obtain the latest facts about fentanyl, how to identify an opioid overdose, and what you can do for a loved one at risk...
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DEA Adds Precursor Chemicals Used to Make Illicit Fentanyl to the Special Surveillance List

October 30, 2023
… items.  A person or business that sells a product from the SSL with “reckless disregard” of its illegal uses …
October 30, 2023
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Caribbean News 2009

July 15, 2021
… in Puerto Rico May 7, 2009 2,210 Pounds of Cocaine Seized from Port of San Juan April 2, 2009 42 Members of a Drug …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Las Vegas Homeland Security Task Force Takedown Results in Arrests and Indictment of Two Men for Distributing Large Quantities of Drugs and Money Laundering

… with our law enforcement partners to rid crime and drugs from our communities.” “Fentanyl traffickers must be held … to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. The Las Vegas HSTF comprises agents and officers from federal, state, and local law enforcement, with the …
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Homeland Security Task Force: Waterbury Man Charged with Drug Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses

… to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF New Haven comprises agents and officers from the FBI, DEA, HSI, ATF, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, … Office (NHDO) Task Force, which is composed of participants from the DEA, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Connecticut …
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DEA-led multi-agency investigation dismantles major New Mexico poly-drug trafficking drug trafficking organization

… organizations by tracing and seizing the monies they earn from trafficking drugs,” stated IRS Special Agent in Charge … with the investigation and apprehension of the defendants from several federal law enforcement partners, including the … and Las Cruces offices of DEA.  DEA task force officers from the Albuquerque Police Department, Pueblo of Laguna …
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Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges

… 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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Bridgeport Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

… redistribution, and made controlled purchases of the drug from Parra. Arce was arrested on May 14, 2024.  Related … Departments.  The DEA HIDTA Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Marianna Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine

… to use the full force of the law to protect our communities from drug traffickers like this defendant.”  According to … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime, human and drug …
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Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl

… coordinated with Rodriguez and others to obtain the drugs from a supplier. After Rodriguez obtained the fentanyl, … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.   Drug Trafficking …
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Panama City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threatening Federal Informant

… partners will not stop protecting our communities from traffickers pushing poisons into our neighborhoods and … by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with assistance from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and the Bay County …
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High-Speed Ditching of Bulk Methamphetamine Leads to 135-month Sentence for Convicted Felon

… to prosecute and remove the most violent criminal aliens from the United States. HSTF Houston comprises agents and officers from DEA, FBI, HSI and ATF with the U.S. Attorney’s Office …
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Madison Man Sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

… is the second most common substance found in people who die from a drug poisoning,” said Drug Enforcement Administration … criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.  Drug Trafficking …
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Maine Man Charged with Trafficking Multiple Kilos of Cocaine Delivered in Rhode Island

… 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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Fentanyl Distributor Connected to 2 Overdose Deaths Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison

… controlled purchases of fentanyl mixed with xylazine from Graham. Graham was arrested on February 26, 2025, in … Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Bridgeport Resident Office, the Connecticut …
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Somersworth Man Arrested on State Assault Offense Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Charge

… 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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Prichard, AL Drug Dealer Sentenced in Federal Court

… 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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High-Ranking Member of Violent Mexican Drug Cartel Sentenced on Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charge

… criminal organizations and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s OCDETF and Project Safe Neighborhoods. …
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Mexican National Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison For Conspiring to Traffic Cocaine and Money Laundering

… individuals to traffic cocaine and heroin from Mexico, through California, to Massachusetts and into … of heroin (which was later determined to be pure fentanyl) from sources in Mexico. Palafox also admitted to conspiring …
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Armed Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty

… car crashed a short time later and Purvis and others ran from the scene.  A search of the car revealed quantities of … Police Department.  The Task Force includes personnel from the DEA Hartford Resident Office, the Connecticut State …
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Hartford Man Sentenced to 36 Months for Oxycodone Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses

… 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, …