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January 30, 2026
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 …
January 30, 2026
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More than 50 pounds of fentanyl recovered in investigation of trafficking group with tentacles from Mexico to U.S. cities; Organization flooded the Bronx with heroin and fentanyl

… in investigation of trafficking group with tentacles from Mexico to U.S. cities; Organization flooded the Bronx … that large quantities of illegal narcotics were prevented from hitting the streets of New York City,” said … border crossing card restricting his travel to 75 miles from the border. Gonzalez Franco crossed the border …
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DEA Washington Division Hosts 1st Family Summit to Engage with Families Affected by Fentanyl Poisoning

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

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

… 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 …
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Feds Share $8.9 Million With Local Law Enforcement Agencies Forfeited Assets From 2009 DEA Investigation Distributed To 33 Law Enforcement Agencies

… With Local Law Enforcement Agencies Forfeited Assets From 2009 DEA Investigation Distributed To 33 Law … in Charge James J. Hunt stated, “Canori reaped millions from the illicit sale of marijuana in the Albany area …
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Drug Kingpin Convicted Of Trafficking More Than $1 Million In Cocaine From Puerto Rico To New York: Narcotics Seized At Midtown Manhattan Hotel

… Convicted Of Trafficking More Than $1 Million In Cocaine From Puerto Rico To New York: Narcotics Seized At Midtown … bags in the vehicle, while another six kilos were recovered from a hotel room inside the Hampton Inn. The cocaine …
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Ex-Mexican Secretary of Public Security Genaro Garcia Luna Convicted of Engaging in a Continuing Criminal Enterprise and Taking Millions in Cash Bribes from the Sinaloa Cartel

… Criminal Enterprise and Taking Millions in Cash Bribes from the Sinaloa Cartel February 21, 2023 New York Contact … Luna, the former Secretary of Public Security in Mexico from 2006 to 2012, was convicted today by a federal jury in … Security in Mexico, received millions of dollars in bribes from the Sinaloa cartel in exchange for protecting its drug …
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Attorney General William P. Barr joins President Donald J. Trump to announce significant cases stemming from Joint Task Force Vulcan

… Donald J. Trump to announce significant cases stemming from Joint Task Force Vulcan July 15, 2020 Headquarters … Virginia, and the District of Nevada. Federal prosecutors from the Department of Justice’s National Security Division … for the assistance of his office, as well as investigators from El Salvador’s Policia Nacional Civil, Centro …
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DEA Washington Division Rolls Out Operation Engage

DEA Washington Division Rolls Out Operation Engage February 24, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
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Annapolis, Maryland Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics

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 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Roanoke-Area Takedown: 13 Charged With Distribution of Fentanyl, Heroin, Meth, Cocaine, and More Across Virginia

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 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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DEA Washington Division Launches Operation Overdrive

DEA Washington Division Launches Operation Overdrive February 07, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Maryland law enforcement officials announce new, nationwide MS-13 tip line

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 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk …
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Alexandria man with no medical qualifications dispensing thousands of prescriptions, including to children

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 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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DEA Washington Division Encourages Back to School Drug Awareness and Education

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 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov …
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).
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Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking

Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking March 01, 2023 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
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Woodbridge Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Narcotics to 14-Year-Old

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 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Annapolis Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Charges

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 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Federal Jury Convicted Quentin Horsley of Distributing Cocaine, Heroin and Meth

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 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov …
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Sheriff, 12 Deputies Among Those Arrested On Drug, Racketeering Charges In Southern VA County

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 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Virginia & Federal Authorities Disrupt Colombian Drug Supply to U.S.

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 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Publication Of Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking To Adjust Controlled Substances Registration And Reregistration Fees

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 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

… removed 571,054 pounds of unneeded and expired medications from home medicine cabinets to prevent drug misuse before it …
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Maryland U.S. Attorney Recognizes the Contributions of Law Enforcement Partners to Reduce Violent Crime in 2023

… of life for the citizens of this city.  Every life saved from senseless acts of gun violence is worth celebrating.  …
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Consent Decree Approved Among the U.S. and Cumberland, M.D. based Pharmacy and Pharmacist

… decree, Beckman and Beckman’s Pharmacy are prohibited from filling certain prescriptions, including when a patient …
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DEA And Discovery Education Name Nate Trillo From Midlothian, Texas The 3rd Place Winner In Operation Prevention Video Challenge

… DEA And Discovery Education Name Nate Trillo From Midlothian, Texas The 3rd Place Winner In Operation …
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DEA Washington Division Holds Second Annual Family Summit on Fentanyl

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

… 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 …