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August 25, 2025
Teacher Resources Teacher Resources As a teacher, you are in an important position to educate your students about issues that affect their health and safety. Use the information and resources below to get smart about fentanyl and fake pills, then share …
August 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA And Discovery Education Name Nate Trillo From Midlothian, Texas The 3rd Place Winner In Operation Prevention Video Challenge

May 24, 2017
… DEA And Discovery Education Name Nate Trillo From Midlothian, Texas The 3rd Place Winner In Operation …
May 24, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Rocky Mountain Field Division Removes Almost 900,000 Potentially Deadly Doses of Fentanyl from its Communities During Operation Last Mile

May 09, 2023
… Removes Almost 900,000 Potentially Deadly Doses of Fentanyl from its Communities During Operation Last Mile May 09, 2023 … to nearly 193 million deadly doses of fentanyl removed from communities across the United States.  More than 1,100 … 375,000 fentanyl pills and 25 pounds of fentanyl powder from its communities. This equates to more than 865,000 …
May 09, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Hosts 1st Family Summit to Engage with Families Affected by Fentanyl Poisoning

November 22, 2022
… of loved ones lost to drug overdose and fentanyl poisoning from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Families … incredible work these families are doing to prevent others from experiencing the profound pain of losing a loved one to … of loved ones lost to drug overdose and fentanyl poisoning from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.  “At DEA, we …
November 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Virginian Native Christopher C. Goumenis Named Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Washington Division

September 05, 2025
… Goumenis main priority is to protect the American citizens from drug related harm by taking the fight directly to those … Sociology; and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice; all from Radford University. ### Complete Bio:  Christopher C. …
September 05, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

19 Arrested on Federal Charges Trafficking Meth, Fentanyl, Heroin, and Cocaine in Charlottesville, VA

September 07, 2023
… rate, and no communities or institutions are immune from its devastation, including here in Virginia,” Special … the case. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Offices from the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, along …
September 07, 2023
DOCUMENT

Characterization of Eleven 2,5-Dimethoxy-N-(2-methoxybenzyl)phenethylamine (NBOMe) Derivatives and Differentiation from their 3- and 4-Methoxybenzyl Analogues - Part I (Microgram Journal 2012;9(2):84-109

January 01, 2012
Microgram
… (NBOMe) Derivatives and Differentiation from their 3- and 4-Methoxybenzyl Analogues - Part I … (NBOMe) Derivatives and Differentiation from their 3- and 4-Methoxybenzyl Analogues - Part I …
January 01, 2012
DOCUMENT

The Characterization of 2-(5-Methoxy-1-benzofuran-3-yl)-N,N-dimethylethanamine (5-MeO-BFE) and Differentiation from its N-Ethyl Analog (Microgram Journal 2012;9(1):39-45)

January 01, 2012
Microgram
… (5-MeO-BFE) and Differentiation from its N-Ethyl Analog (Microgram Journal 2012;9(1):39-45) … (5-MeO-BFE) and Differentiation from its N-Ethyl Analog (Microgram Journal 2012;9(1):39-45) …
January 01, 2012
STORY

DEA and the Chicago Crime Commission Launch a Provocative New Billboard Campaign with Clear Channel Outdoor in an Effort to Save Chicagoans from Opioid-Related Deaths & Abuse

March 08, 2019
Heroin Fentanyl
… with Clear Channel Outdoor in an Effort to Save Chicagoans from Opioid-Related Deaths & Abuse March 08, 2019 CHICAGO – … Agent in Charge, Robert J. Bell, and representatives from the Chicago Crime Commission, were joined by Amy Voss, … can’t solve the problem. This epidemic needs to be attacked from every angle - catch the bad guys, help those who need …
March 08, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

British Citizen Extradited To United States To Face Charges Of Conspiring To Traffic Cocaine On Commercial Airlines Cocaine Smuggled From The West Indies To England Via The United States

December 13, 2012
… To Traffic Cocaine On Commercial Airlines Cocaine Smuggled From The West Indies To England Via The United States … Attorney for the District of New Jersey, announced a man from Great Britain made his initial court appearance today …
December 13, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Rolls Out Operation Engage

February 24, 2021
DEA Washington Division Rolls Out Operation Engage February 24, 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 /events Find Us 800 K …
February 24, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Annapolis, Maryland Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics

June 29, 2022
Annapolis, Maryland Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics June 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 …
June 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Roanoke-Area Takedown: 13 Charged With Distribution of Fentanyl, Heroin, Meth, Cocaine, and More Across Virginia

February 23, 2022
Roanoke-Area Takedown: 13 Charged With Distribution of Fentanyl, Heroin, Meth, Cocaine, and More Across Virginia February 23, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
February 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Launches Operation Overdrive

February 07, 2022
DEA Washington Division Launches Operation Overdrive February 07, 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 /events Find Us 800 K …
February 07, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Maryland law enforcement officials announce new, nationwide MS-13 tip line

December 03, 2019
Maryland law enforcement officials announce new, nationwide MS-13 tip line December 03, 2019 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 …
December 03, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Alexandria man with no medical qualifications dispensing thousands of prescriptions, including to children

September 27, 2019
Alexandria man with no medical qualifications dispensing thousands of prescriptions, including to children September 27, 2019 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
September 27, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Encourages Back to School Drug Awareness and Education

September 05, 2023
DEA Washington Division Encourages Back to School Drug Awareness and Education September 05, 2023 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 …
September 05, 2023
Poosti, Faramarz
FUGITIVE

Faramarz Poosti

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, 21 USC 846Distribution of Cocaine21 USC 841(a)(1).
PRESS RELEASE

Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking

March 01, 2023
Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking March 01, 2023 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 Find Us 800 K …
March 01, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Woodbridge Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Narcotics to 14-Year-Old

January 06, 2023
Woodbridge Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Narcotics to 14-Year-Old January 06, 2023 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 …
January 06, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Annapolis Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Charges

September 30, 2022
Annapolis Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Charges September 30, 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 …
September 30, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Jury Convicted Quentin Horsley of Distributing Cocaine, Heroin and Meth

November 18, 2022
Federal Jury Convicted Quentin Horsley of Distributing Cocaine, Heroin and Meth November 18, 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 …
November 18, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Sheriff, 12 Deputies Among Those Arrested On Drug, Racketeering Charges In Southern VA County

November 02, 2006
Sheriff, 12 Deputies Among Those Arrested On Drug, Racketeering Charges In Southern VA County November 02, 2006 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov …
November 02, 2006
PRESS RELEASE

Virginia & Federal Authorities Disrupt Colombian Drug Supply to U.S.

July 22, 2005
Virginia & Federal Authorities Disrupt Colombian Drug Supply to U.S. July 22, 2005 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 22, 2005
PRESS RELEASE

Publication Of Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking To Adjust Controlled Substances Registration And Reregistration Fees

March 05, 2003
Publication Of Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking To Adjust Controlled Substances Registration And Reregistration Fees March 05, 2003 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
March 05, 2003
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

November 06, 2025
… removed 571,054 pounds of unneeded and expired medications from home medicine cabinets to prevent drug misuse before it …
November 06, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Maryland U.S. Attorney Recognizes the Contributions of Law Enforcement Partners to Reduce Violent Crime in 2023

January 04, 2024
… of life for the citizens of this city.  Every life saved from senseless acts of gun violence is worth celebrating.  …
January 04, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Consent Decree Approved Among the U.S. and Cumberland, M.D. based Pharmacy and Pharmacist

July 06, 2023
… decree, Beckman and Beckman’s Pharmacy are prohibited from filling certain prescriptions, including when a patient …
July 06, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Holds Second Annual Family Summit on Fentanyl

October 13, 2023
… families.” Throughout the day, the attendees heard remarks from DEA Washington Division leadership; shared personal … I meet each year and the relationships that are coming from it." Ms. Curtis supports federal prosecutors in cases … second national DEA Family Summit on Fentanyl for families from across the country who have experienced the profound …
October 13, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Phoenix Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 151 Months After Agents Seize Over 90 Pounds of Fentanyl and Over 40 Pounds of Cocaine from Stash House

February 14, 2025
… Over 90 Pounds of Fentanyl and Over 40 Pounds of Cocaine from Stash House February 14, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info … 150,000 fentanyl pills (approximately 15 kilograms) from a member of a drug trafficking organization (DTO) in … Authorities also seized over $18,000 in drug proceeds from Gaytan-Ramirez’s vehicle and the stash house. Drug …
February 14, 2025