DRUG FACT SHEET

Barbiturates

January 21, 2025
Depressants
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

April 01, 2024
… 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 Warrants … of cocaine, 34 kilograms of heroin, five kilograms of pentobarbital and 22,600 fentanyl-laced pills. As part of …
April 01, 2024
DRUG FACT SHEET

Depressants

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

Administrative Law Judges

August 04, 2025
… Act (5 U.S.C. § 551, et seq. ) in connection with enforcement and regulatory cases brought by the Drug Enforcement … Law Judges may now be filed as a PDF attachment via email to the DEA Judicial Mailbox (ECF-DEA@usdoj.gov). The …
August 04, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

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
EVENT
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Community Event
April 04, 2019
April 04, 2019

Operation Prevention Webinar for Educators and Facilitators

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
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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...
GENERAL INFORMATION

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
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Baton Rouge

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
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Anchorage

March 28, 2025
… 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
PRESS RELEASE

Illegal Criminal Sentenced to 120 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Weapons Charges

August 08, 2025
… of fentanyl and fluorofentanyl into the community. In December 2024, law enforcement executed a search warrant at his residence and located … cash. Prior to the execution of the warrant, Reyes-Parra attempted to flush drugs down the toilet. Upon completion of …
August 08, 2025
EVENT
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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...
STORY

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
PRESS RELEASE

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

December 03, 2025
… America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 03, 2025 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) … Oregon 1-888-219-4261 SEATTLE – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against the … launch of Fentanyl Free America,  a comprehensive  enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at …
December 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

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

December 03, 2025
… 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 … Pills_Packaged_Nebraska.jpg As of December 1, DEA Omaha Field Division investigators have removed …
December 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

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

May 16, 2025
… 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   Brian M. Clark …
May 16, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

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
GENERAL INFORMATION

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 Announces Tip Line, Wanted Poster For Chapo

August 05, 2015
… 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 …
August 05, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Multi-Agency Investigation Dismantles Marijuana Distribution Ring Operating In Southeastern New Mexico And West Texas

April 27, 2015
… 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 …
April 27, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

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

November 06, 2025
… 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 …
November 06, 2025
EVENT
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Community Event
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...
GENERAL INFORMATION

Sunshine Week

January 22, 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@usdoj.gov DEA FOIA Points of Contact …
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

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

December 03, 2025
… America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 03, 2025 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us (314) … 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 …
December 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

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

December 03, 2025
… 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   Brian M. Clark …
December 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

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

December 04, 2025
… America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis December 04, 2025 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) … 10,900 approx.) Washington, DC  – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against the … the launch of Fentanyl Free America,  a comprehensive enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at …
December 04, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA 360 Maine and Partners Host a Free Family Showing of the Documentary “If They Had Known”

May 07, 2021
… in accidental deaths. This documentary is an honest and emotional account by friends and family that was there at … for the event, please contact Kim Parent at 207-540-3659 or email kimparent@carymed.org or Robin Thurston at … .  Once you are registered, you will be emailed a confirmation with a zoom link. If there are any …
May 07, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Fairbanks Man Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl Resulting in a Fatal Overdose

August 27, 2025
… and Special Agent in Charge David Reames of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Seattle Field Division Office made the announcement. The DEA Seattle Field Division Office and Anchorage … resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood …
August 27, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Metro East fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 19 years in federal prison 

March 13, 2025
… of a controlled substance: fentanyl. “Nefer Ojeda-Elenes attempted to introduce more than half-a-million lethal doses of … is enough to take a life. The DEA and our law enforcement partners remain vigilant in our efforts to stop this poison from …
March 13, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

13 Linked To Mexican Mafia And La Familia Indicted After Investigation Reveals Plot To Join Forces To Expand Drug Cartel’s Presence In U.S.

August 06, 2013
… 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   Brian M. Clark …
August 06, 2013