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November 04, 2021
November 04, 2021

Workplace Community Engagement Training

5:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Albuquerque, NM
Join DEA El Paso and CADCA for our 2-Day Workplace Community Engagement Training. CADCA’s Workplace Engagement training is designed to help assist companies and other organizations to address problematic substance use and misuse in the workplace. Organizations, large and small, are looking at creating healthy, safe, and productive environments for...
DOCUMENT

2018 Slang Terms and Code Words

July 01, 2018
Publication
… Publication Intelligence July 01, 2018 This Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Intelligence Report contains new … on slang terms and code words from a variety of law enforcement and open sources, and serves as an updated version to … May 2017. It is designed as a ready reference for law enforcement personnel who are confronted with hundreds of slang …
July 01, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

FAST KCO Memorial Unveiled In Honor of Fallen DEA Special Agents and Military Personnel Ahead of 24th Anniversary of September 11

September 05, 2025
… FAST KCO Memorial Unveiled In Honor of Fallen DEA Special Agents and Military Personnel Ahead of 24th Anniversary of September 11 September 05, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) …
September 05, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Samson, Alabama Pharmacy Liable for $110,000 Penalty for Recordkeeping Violations of the Controlled Substances Act

February 09, 2024
Samson, Alabama Pharmacy Liable for $110,000 Penalty for Recordkeeping Violations of the Controlled Substances Act February 09, 2024 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 571-362-2805 Public Information Officer (571) 362-4892 …
February 09, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Idaho Falls Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced to Nearly 12 Years

January 11, 2024
… U.S. Attorney Hurwit.  “But we are also seeing law enforcement rise to the challenge and seize larger and larger … Hurwit commended the investigations by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Nampa Police Department, and the … This prosecution is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation.  OCDETF …
January 11, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Two Individuals Sentenced in Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Distribution Case

October 12, 2021
… to court records, beginning in January 2019, law enforcement investigated Tuschoff for distributing large … Valley. In May 2019, Tuschoff was monitored by law enforcement while he traveled from Boise to Phoenix to meet with … Boise, Tuschoff was stopped and arrested by law enforcement officers. Investigators found approximately two pounds …
October 12, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Synthetic Opioid Surge, a new program announced by the Attorney General to combat opioid addiction

July 12, 2018
… S.O.S. , the Department of Justice will launch an enforcement surge in 10 districts with some of the highest drug … in Manatee County, Florida have shown that prosecuting seemingly small synthetic opioids cases can have a big impact … because of the way the community has stepped up enforcement, treatment and prevention efforts to battle the opioid …
July 12, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Father and son among 18 defendants charged in federal investigation

December 14, 2018
… son among 18 defendants charged in federal investigation December 14, 2018 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) … investigation, dubbed “Operation Flawed Deal,” law enforcement seized multiple bank accounts, more than a kilogram of … under the umbrella of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, a partnership between federal, state and …
December 14, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

16 Charged In Alleged Large Scale Marijuana Trafficking Organization

June 19, 2014
… 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 HOUSTON - A multi-count federal …
June 19, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Indianapolis Doctor Charged In Illegal Painkiller Distribution

August 19, 2013
… faces a charge of Insurance Fraud for claims filed with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Prosecutor Curry was joined … Zoeller and DEA Special Agent Dennis Wichern in the announcement, each representing cooperating agencies involved in … sound the alarm that prescription drug abuse is an epidemic in Indiana made worse by individuals such as this …
August 19, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Suspended Physician Sentenced To 1 A½ Years For Illegally Dispensing Oxycodone And Falsely Billing Medicare In Undercover Probe

February 24, 2015
… Anik Life Sciences Medical Corp., pleaded guilty in September 2014 to illegally prescribing oxycodone and other … crime wasn’t an isolated act, it was a calculated, systematic effort to milk Medicare,” commented Judge Tharp while … in need at risk.” Babu admitted that he engaged in a scheme to defraud Medicare from approximately November 2011 …
February 24, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

May 07, 2013
… - Georgians participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA’s) sixth National Prescription … was far more than the last take back event held in September, 2012, which yielded 8,233 pounds.  Harry S. Sommers, … (371 tons) of prescription medications were collected from members of the public at more than 5,289 locations manned by …
May 07, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In North Carolina

May 07, 2013
… Carolinians participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA’s) sixth National Prescription … was far more than the last take back event held in September, 2012, which yielded 10,997 pounds.  Harry S. Sommers, … (371 tons) of prescription medications were collected from members of the public at more than 5,289 locations manned by …
May 07, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In South Carolina

May 07, 2013
… Carolinians participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA’s) sixth National Prescription … the state. This exceeded the last take back total in September, 2012, which was 3,539 pounds.  Harry S. Sommers, the … (371 tons) of prescription medications were collected from members of the public at more than 5,289 locations manned by …
May 07, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

May 07, 2013
… - Tennesseans participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA’s) sixth National Prescription … number was more than the last take back event held in September, 2012, which yielded 7,949 pounds.  Harry S. Sommers, … (371 tons) of prescription medications were collected from members of the public at more than 5,289 locations manned by …
May 07, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Nine More Drug Traffickers Sentenced In Operation Sooner Or Later

November 06, 2012
… Drug Traffickers Sentenced In Operation Sooner Or Later November 06, 2012 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 … - .) Mark R. Trouville, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement (DEA), Miami Field Division, and Robert E. O’Neill, … Sooner or Later," this Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task (OCDETF) operation targeted international cocaine …
November 06, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take Back Day Being Held Saturday September 27

September 23, 2014
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day Being Held Saturday September 27 September 23, 2014 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) … unwanted pharmaceuticals WASHINGTON - This Saturday, September 27, the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and almost 4,000 of its …
September 23, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA And Partners Collect 309 Tons Of Pills On Ninth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

November 05, 2014
… Tons Of Pills On Ninth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day November 05, 2014 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) … About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Take-back initiative removes from circulation 2,411 tons of unused prescription … for patients’ unwanted pharmaceuticals; law enforcement agencies may continue to hold take-back events …
November 05, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Collected A Record Amount Of Unwanted Rx Medication In The State Of New York

May 03, 2013
… 720-431-8836 NEW YORK - The United States Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA’s) Sixth National Prescription … and 55 percent more in New York State than last September, demonstrating the American public’s continued appreciation …
May 03, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Residents In The Pacific Northwest Turned In Over 16 Tons In DEA’s National Drug Take-Back Day

May 02, 2013
… 1-888-219-4261 SEATTLE - The United States Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA’s) Sixth National Prescription … collected 50 percent more pills than the previous one, demonstrating the American public’s continued appreciation … (371 tons) of prescription medications were collected from members of the public at more than 5,829 locations manned by …
May 02, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Owners Of Smoke Shack And Smoke Shack 2 Sentenced To Federal Prison

June 06, 2013
… grinders, gas masks, and urine cleansing kits. The items were primarily intended and designed for illegal drug … form of cannabis, which is a psychoactive herbal and chemical product that, when consumed, mimics the effects of … of “spice” under state law. In March 2011, the Drug Enforcement Administration placed five synthetic cannabinoids into …
June 06, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Utah Sets Record For Fentanyl Pill Seizures

July 25, 2024
… and a fentanyl SALT LAKE CITY - With less than six months remaining in 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration's Rocky Mountain Field Division (RMFD) …
July 25, 2024
DOCUMENT

GUARDS – Qualitative Method Summary Sheet

December 03, 2024
Publication
… Method Summary Sheet Publication Forensics: Quality Management System Documents December 03, 2024 This document is an internal Drug Enforcement …
December 03, 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION

Los Angeles News 2005

July 15, 2021
Los Angeles News 2005  DEC 8, 2005 DEA Dismantles Los Angeles Cocaine Trafficking Ring  NOV 30, 2005 DEA Dismantles International Cocaine Trafficking Ring  NOV 18, 2005 DEA Arrests Nine People in Los Angeles and Orange Counties on Charges of Drug …
July 15, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

San Diego News 2004

July 15, 2021
… Over ½ Ton Of Marijuana  SEP 10, 2004 Rewards Offered for Members Of Arellano-Felix Organization  JUN 7, 2004 Major …
July 15, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

San Diego News 2004

July 15, 2021
… Over ½ Ton Of Marijuana  SEP 10, 2004 Rewards Offered for Members Of Arellano-Felix Organization  JUN 7, 2004 Major …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Former Angels Communications Director Eric Kay Sentenced to 22 Years in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Case

October 11, 2022
… - (918) 459-9600 Fort Worth, Texas - Ex- Los Angeles Angels employee Eric Kay was sentenced today to 22 years in federal … a mixture of ethanol, fentanyl, and oxycodone in his system at the time of his death. Inside Mr. Skaggs’s hotel room, … prosecutors introduced into evidence jailhouse calls and emails demonstrating the nature of Mr. Kay’s crime and his …
October 11, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Man Pleads Guilty In New York To Conspiring With Iranian Military Officials To Assassinate Saudi Arabian Ambassador To The United States

October 17, 2012
… Michele M. Leonhart, Administrator of the Drug Enforcement (DEA); Lisa Monaco, Assistant Attorney General for … has admitted to his role in a deadly plot approved by members of the Iranian military to assassinate a sitting … plea and the disruption of this plot should serve as a reminder of the exceptional efforts of our law enforcement …
October 17, 2012
ALERT

DEA Reports Widespread Threat of Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine

March 20, 2023
… Xylazine March 20, 2023 WASHINGTON - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the American public of a … mixtures in 48 of 50 States. The DEA Laboratory System is reporting that in 2022 approximately 23% of fentanyl … The Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco Cartel in Mexico, using chemicals largely sourced from China, are primarily …
PRESS RELEASE

Pocatello Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

April 17, 2025
… intent to distribute fentanyl. According to court records, members of the BADGES Task Force stopped Ancheta and his … is a HIDTA-funded task force that includes the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bannock County Sheriff's Office, … and provides funding resources to multiagency drug enforcement initiatives, including the BADGES Task Force. The …
April 17, 2025

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