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DEA Graduates the Sixth Annual Citizens Academy Class in Richmond, Virginia

July 29, 2022
DEA Graduates the Sixth Annual Citizens Academy Class in Richmond, Virginia July 29, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
July 29, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Manchester

March 28, 2025
… as the top drug threats in the Manchester area. From August 2021 to August 2022, more than 107,000 Americans … or suicide ( Centers for Disease Control, CDC WONDER online database released 1/2023 ) In 2021, there were 292 …
March 28, 2025
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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Will Take Place From 10 A.m. -2 P.m. On Saturday, September 26th

September 24, 2015
… National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Will Take Place From 10 A.m. -2 P.m. On Saturday, September 26th September … Prescription Drug Take-Back will take place September 26th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. local time. As with the previous nine …
September 24, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

December 04, 2025
… commitment to protecting American lives and communities from the devastating impacts of fentanyl, which claimed … contained a potentially lethal dose, a significant drop from 76% of pills tested just two years prior in FY 2023. … fentanyl powder purity decreased to 10.3%, down from 19.5% during the same time period. These reductions in …
December 04, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operator Mauricio Sanchez-Garza Extradited From Mexico To Face Federal Charges In San Antonio Sanchez Faces Money Laundering And Extortion Charges Related To A Hollywood Screenplay

July 26, 2016
… Sinaloa Cartel Operator Mauricio Sanchez-Garza Extradited From Mexico To Face Federal Charges In San Antonio Sanchez … appearance in federal court following his extradition from Mexico yesterday. Sanchez is charged by two federal …
July 26, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Major Heroin Supply Chain From New York City To Upstate Counties, Long Island Dismantled: Five Arrested, $5 Million In Heroin, $115,000 Cash And Two Guns Seized

May 29, 2015
… Major Heroin Supply Chain From New York City To Upstate Counties, Long Island … Enforcement Strike (NY OCDESF), Group Z-41, with leadership from the New York State Police, working in partnership with …
May 29, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Forty-One Facing Drug Trafficking Charges As A Result Of Multi-Agency Investigation In Chaves County

September 23, 2015
… tools and resources to keep our smaller communities safe from drug trafficking organizations,” said DEA Special Agent … successfully removing both drugs and their dealers/pushers from our Roswell community." The federal cases were … (24 hours) (505) 889-1300. Tips also can be submitted online at https://tips.fbi.gov . Charges in indictments and …
September 23, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Pain management doctor pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud

January 07, 2020
… failing adequately to review records provided to the office from other providers, and failing to obtain a complete … treatment despite aberrant behaviors, and requests from patients and/or their family members for help with … instead requiring members of his office staff to take the online courses purporting to be the defendant; and   Dr. …
January 07, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Maryland man and 10 co-conspirators committing murders, drug trafficking and killing a federal witness, taken down by more than 10 agencies across three states

November 22, 2019
Maryland man and 10 co-conspirators committing murders, drug trafficking and killing a federal witness, taken down by more than 10 agencies across three states November 22, 2019 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public …
November 22, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Highlights 2021

December 31, 2024
… impersonate DEA agents in an attempt to extort money from Americans.  Providing education and awareness is the … 2021 Year in Photos DEA’s Tactical Helicopter Section from New Orleans talks about the helicopter’s features … to the Chicago area earlier in the day via private plane from Toluca, Mexico, via Houston, Texas. The plane arrived …
December 31, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown

June 30, 2025
… actors who prey upon our most vulnerable citizens and steal from hardworking American taxpayers,” said Attorney General … systems.” “Health care fraud drains critical resources from programs intended to help people who truly need medical … partners will continue to hold those accountable who steal from the American people and undermine our health care …
June 30, 2025
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Local pain management doctor going to prison for 70 months for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and health care fraud

October 15, 2020
… crimes but to the larger opioid crisis generally. From a healthcare system, which, in 2001, decided to treat … instead requiring members of his office staff to take the online courses purporting to be the defendant; and   Dr. …
October 15, 2020
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Partner Toolbox

July 02, 2025
… Release DEA Public Alert DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies DEA Reveals Criminal Drug Networks Are …
July 02, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

White Plains Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic PCP

August 19, 2025
White Plains Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic PCP August 19, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
August 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

25th Operation High Tide Defendant Sentenced for Drug and Gun Crimes

October 12, 2021
25th Operation High Tide Defendant Sentenced for Drug and Gun Crimes October 12, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
October 12, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

11 Wholesale Narcotics Traffickers Indicted for Supplying Baltimore Drug Dealers

August 10, 2021
11 Wholesale Narcotics Traffickers Indicted for Supplying Baltimore Drug Dealers August 10, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
August 10, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Tri-City Metro Drug Task Force receives over $132,800 forfeiture award from U.S. Department of Justice as a result of dismantling fentanyl-laced pill drug trafficking ring in the Tri-City area

January 26, 2021
… Drug Task Force receives over $132,800 forfeiture award from U.S. Department of Justice as a result of dismantling … efforts. The Metro Drug Task Force is comprised of officers from the Kennewick Police Department, Richland Police … with Metro Drug Task Force today were seized and forfeited from two defendants who have been previously sentenced and a …
January 26, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Indictment Charges 15 With Conspiring In International Drug Ring That Used U.S. Mail To Ship Cocaine From California To New Jersey Jamaican Recording Artist Charged As Leader Of Drug Trafficking Network In "Operation Next Day Air"

January 10, 2014
… International Drug Ring That Used U.S. Mail To Ship Cocaine From California To New Jersey Jamaican Recording Artist … delivery servicesto ship multiple kilograms of cocaine from California into New Jersey. The alleged ringleader, …
January 10, 2014
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FAST and KCO Memorial Dedication

September 16, 2025
… U.S. military helicopter he was in crashed while returning from a joint counter-narcotics mission in western … Leamon grew up in Ukiah, California. He graduated in 1999 from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in … U.S. military helicopter he was in crashed while returning from a joint counter-narcotics mission in western …
September 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Distribution Takedowns in Seattle Area Result in 18 Arrests and More Than 3.4 Million Lethal Doses of Fentanyl Seized

November 20, 2025
… Seattle Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation … staggering 3.4 million potentially lethal doses of fentanyl from these two groups, enough poison to kill every person … Over the following months law enforcement made undercover buys from the ring and surveilled drug deliveries and money …
November 20, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

FOIA Library

April 11, 2025
… the United States.  This section also includes chapters from  DEA’s Laboratory Manual. Forensic Sciences’ Quality …
April 11, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Stuart Encourages West Virginians To Participate In DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 15th National Prescription Drug Collection Event Scheduled For Saturday, April 28th From 10:00am To 2:00pm

April 27, 2018
… Drug Collection Event Scheduled For Saturday, April 28th From 10:00am To 2:00pm April 27, 2018 Louisville Contact … Day this Saturday, April 28, 2018.  The event, held from 10:00am to 2:00pm, provides an opportunity for people …
April 27, 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Yavapai

March 28, 2025
… Engage Yavapai has moved to Glendale Welcome Letter from Cheri Oz, Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field … drug education and awareness,  prevention curriculum, on-line resources, school programs and many other special … drug overdose deaths increased in Yavapai County from 47 deaths in 2018 to 68 deaths in 2019, according to …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Powerful Stories and Connections During DEA Washington Division’s 3rd Family Summit on Fentanyl

June 24, 2024
Powerful Stories and Connections During DEA Washington Division’s 3rd Family Summit on Fentanyl June 24, 2024 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov …
June 24, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Announces Summer Teen Academies Across the DMV

July 31, 2025
DEA Washington Division Announces Summer Teen Academies Across the DMV July 31, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
July 31, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

-Media Advisory-

April 26, 2011
… McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem Vaughn 571-324-6193 … other invited guests will be available to take questions from reporters in attendance about the April 30th National … sites throughout South Texas. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Government, community, public health …
April 26, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Trio Sentenced To 17 Years In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking

January 17, 2017
… New Orleans Eliminating the local drug threat and engaging community leaders to reduce drug misuse. Visit Operation … her Miranda rights, she admitted obtaining meth in the past from Salinas, to wiring money to him in Oklahoma to pay for meth, and to selling meth she had obtained from him.  The government forfeited more than $20,000 in …
January 17, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Ten Arrests Made In Connection With Alleged Crystal City Cocaine And Heroin Trafficking

April 29, 2011
… McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem Vaughn 571-324-6193 … of $2 million dollars which represents the alleged proceeds from the defendants’ drug distribution activities. Upon … by agents with the DEA together with investigators from the Zavala County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United …
April 29, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Former Police Chief Of Sullivan City Sentenced To Prison

April 21, 2011
… McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem Vaughn 571-324-6193 … North Carolina, and South Carolina Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Wanda Wiggins 571-776-0364 Division … the traffickers as they ran the loads of marijuana from the river into Sullivan City. Guerra was paid for the …
April 21, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Texas Syndicate Members In San Antonio Indicted On Racketeering Charges

December 08, 2011
… McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem Vaughn 571-324-6193 … North Carolina, and South Carolina Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Wanda Wiggins 571-776-0364 Division … prison for conspiracy to commit murder. This case resulted from a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement …
December 08, 2011