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Barbiturates

January 21, 2025
Depressant drug used to help sleep, relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, and prevent seizures. Prescribed names: Fiorina®, Pentothal®, Seconal®, or Nembutal®.
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

41 Charged in Massive Poly-Drug Indictment Linked to Cartel

… Sally M. Sparks Recruiter Name Kimball L. Hardeman 571-324-8227 SpecialAgentRecruiter.Houston@dea.gov Talk … Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem Vaughn 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov Division … of cocaine, 34 kilograms of heroin, five kilograms of pentobarbital and 22,600 fentanyl-laced pills. As part of …
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Depressants

Depressants

January 21, 2025
Depressants will induce sleep, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and prevent seizures.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Yavapai

March 28, 2025
… opioids, such as illicitly manufactured fentanyl, remain the primary driver of the increases in drug overdose … how to identify Call-to-Action next steps. Sign up here and email any questions to Kelly Lee at kelly.j.lee@dea.gov . …
March 28, 2025
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Administrative Law Judges

March 05, 2026
… Judges (OALJ) is an adjudicative body within the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that conducts formal hearings in … of filing should send their filings as PDF attachment s via email to the DEA Judicial Mailbox (ECF-DEA@dea.gov). The …
March 05, 2026
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Operation Engage Spokane

March 28, 2025
… from drug overdoses in the 12-month period ending on September 30, 2021. Sixty-five percent (65%) of those overdose … link to follow. Treatment Connect With Us!   Sign up for email updates about Spokane's Operation Engage Initiative.   …
March 28, 2025
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April 04, 2019
April 04, 2019

Operation Prevention Webinar for Educators and Facilitators

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Learn about: The free, standards-aligned digital curriculum resources for grades 3-12 available now Strategies for integration into your classroom New updates to the Operation Prevention curriculum Resources to kickstart lifesaving discussions at home This conversation is too important to miss. Register now to empower yourself and your students to make...
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Operation Engage Manchester

March 28, 2025
… contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl ( Drug Enforcement Administration ) Fentanyl is 50 times more potent than … with Operation Engage Manchester by signing up to receive email updates, following us at DEA New England …
March 28, 2025
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March 28, 2025
… other related pertinent information. The DEA’s Citizens Academy: DEA recognizes the importance of forging strong … Summit (June 2022)   Connect With Us!   Sign up for email updates about Baton Rouge's Operation Engage …
March 28, 2025
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… other related pertinent information. The DEA Citizens Academy: DEA recognizes the importance of forging strong … Primaria Russian Jack. Connect With Us!   Sign up for email updates about Anchorage's Operation Engage Initiative. …
March 28, 2025
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Illegal Criminal Sentenced to 120 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Weapons Charges

… Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - (503) 399-5902 Washington Bellingham - (360) 676-3100 … of fentanyl and fluorofentanyl into the community. In December 2024, law enforcement executed a search warrant at his residence and located …
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September 18, 2018
September 18, 2018

DEA Museum Panel Discussion

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

… America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 03, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) … Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - (503) 399-5902 Washington Bellingham - (360) 676-3100 … Yakima - (509) 454-4407 SEATTLE – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against the …
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 03, 2025 Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily Murray Recruiter Name Scott Kunkel (571) 362-7282 … Falls - (605) 330-4421 Pills_Packaged_Nebraska.jpg As of December 1, DEA Omaha Field Division investigators have removed …
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Spark Conversation and Action Around Preventing Teen Substance Use This National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®

March 11, 2025
… we invite you to register an event or activity that demonstrates your commitment to promoting healthy schools and … Prevention for resources you can use to join the NDAFW movement, March 17-23, 2025 . N D AFW is a weeklong … among youth. Learn more and register to join the movement today! The  NDAFW Activity Ideas Page offers more …
March 11, 2025
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DEA’s Fentanyl Free America Billboard Sparks Conversation on Dangers of Synthetic Drugs

… Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily Murray Recruiter Name Scott Kunkel (571) 362-7282 … conversation about fentanyl in support of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Fentanyl Free America … and saving American lives.  In 2025, DEA agents removed approximately six million deadly doses of fentanyl …
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DEA’s Fentanyl Free America Billboards Remind Omaha Community of Local Threat, Work to be Done

… DEA’s Fentanyl Free America Billboards Remind Omaha Community of Local Threat, Work to be Done … Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily Murray Recruiter Name Scott Kunkel (571) 362-7282 … up Feb. 2, in eastern Omaha in support of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Fentanyl Free America …
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Equal Opportunity Employer

April 21, 2026
… Equal Opportunity Employer The Drug Enforcement Administration is an Equal … contact Derek Orr, Disability Employment Program Manager by email at  derek.k.orr@dea.gov  or by phone 571-294-6647.  …
April 21, 2026
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Prosecutors File 20 Cases This Year Against Alleged Drug Dealers Who Sold Fentanyl that Caused Fatal Drug Overdoses

… Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 255 East Temple Street 17th Floor Los Angeles , CA 90012 United States … due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis …
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EPIC Resources

January 21, 2025
… EPIC Resources El Paso Intelligence Center The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) El Paso Intelligence Center … to DEA and its Federal, State, Local, and Tribal law enforcement (LE) partners. Support is provided through the General … plates of interest License Plate alerts are sent via email or text. 90-day historical query system for license …
January 21, 2025
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Sunshine Week

January 19, 2025
… And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives."— President … FOIA Requester Service Center: (571) 776-2300 Email: DEA.FOIA@dea.gov Checking on the Status of Your FOIA …
January 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Takes Fentanyl Free America Message to Rapid City

… Omaha Contact Info Contact Us (402) 965-3600 (571) 387-3545 Emily Murray Recruiter Name Scott Kunkel (571) 362-7282 … initiative.  RAPID CITY, S.D., – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Field Division is taking … of fentanyl are on display on streets around the city. Members of DEA will host a resource table at the two-day …
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DEA Announces Tip Line, Wanted Poster For Chapo

… Just Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Drug Enforcement (DEA) announced today a toll-free tip line where the … Diego Division. In addition to the tip line, the public can email tips to CHAPOTIPS@USDOJ.GOV - . In concert with the … has also released a wanted poster that contains the number, email address, and the U.S. State Department reward of up to …
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Multi-Agency Investigation Dismantles Marijuana Distribution Ring Operating In Southeastern New Mexico And West Texas

… defendants were arrested during an early morning law enforcement operation led by the DEA.  Teams of federal, state, county and local law enforcement officers participated in the operation that included … was designated as part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task (OCDETF) program, a nationwide Department of …
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DEA RMFD Operation Fentanyl Free America Surge Results

… One-Million Fatal Doses CENTENNIAL, CO – The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Rocky Mountain Field Division (RMFD) … just a thirty-day span. Eliminating the threat of fentanyl remains a top priority for DEA. By dismantling these complex … and disrupting the intricate illicit financial systems that fund the cartels, DEA is upholding its commitment …
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Drug Fact Sheets

November 30, 2021
… Prescribed names: Fiorina®, Pentothal®, Seconal®, or Nembutal®. January 21, 2025 …
November 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

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

… Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications November 06, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) … – On October 25, 2025, DEA joined 4,263 law enforcement agencies across the country who came together for the … At 4,317 collection sites nationwide, Take Back events removed 571,054 pounds of unneeded and expired medications …
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October 04, 2021
October 04, 2021

Virtual Townhall Meeting

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
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Operation Engage Philadelphia, along with other local organizations, is hosting a local townhall meeting with members of the faith community. Topic of discussion: Strengthening Faith-Communities' Partnership in Drug Prevention and Community Wellness. Speakers include Henry Lozano, a grassroots organizer, and Dr. Katrina Wyche, who has been in the substance abuse...
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 03, 2025 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) … - (417) 888-9800 Fentanyl_STL_Kansas2.jpg As of December 1, more than 20 million potentially fatal doses of fentanyl have been seized by members of the DEA St. Louis Field Division, encompassing …
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DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

… America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 03, 2025 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) … Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 255 East Temple Street 17th Floor Los Angeles , CA 90012 United States … and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Anthony Chrysanthis …

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