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New Jersey News 2010

July 15, 2021
… New Jersey News 2010 December 2, 2010 Philadelphia Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To Over … 17 Years In Federal Prison for Heading Drug Conspiracy November 29, 2010 Camden Drug Dealer Sentenced to More Than 19 … Prison Fro Drug Conspiracy And Firearms Possession November 23, 2010 Folkes Brothers Extradited From Jamaica to …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Wins International Award for Publication Aimed at Preventing Drug Misuse Among College Students

June 01, 2021
… Pencil and Gold Screen WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has been recognized by the National … Soft or Hard Cover Book category during a May 26 virtual ceremony.  Published in January 2020, the guide assists … government communication products and those who create them. # # # Outreach/Drug Prevention On Off …
June 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Makes Three More “Fake Pot” Drugs Temporarily Illegal Today

May 16, 2013
… DEA Makes Three More “Fake Pot” Drugs Temporarily Illegal Today May 16, 2013 Headquarters Contact … Domestic WASHINGTON - Today the United States Drug Enforcement (DEA) made the synthetic cannabinoids UR-144, XLR11, … main psychoactive constituent of cannabis.  The actual chemical names of today’s controlled cannabinoids are: …
May 16, 2013
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The History of Red Ribbon Week

March 28, 2025
… in the Marine Corps for two years, Kiki was a Calexico fireman, Calexico police officer, and an Imperial County Deputy Sheriff.  Kiki joined the Drug Enforcement Administration in June of 1974. His first assignment … Resident Office. For more than four years in Mexico, Kiki remained on the trail of the country's biggest marijuana and …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

August 19, 2022
… Domestic WASHINGTON – On Sunday, August 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration will recognize National Fentanyl … containing fentanyl that continue driving the opioid epidemic. “Fentanyl is the single deadliest drug threat our … exhibit for its museum, The Faces of Fentanyl , to commemorate the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning.  If you …
August 19, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION

Chicago News 2007

July 15, 2021
… Chicago News 2007 December 19, 2007 Over 1 Ton of Marijuana and $400,000 US Currency Seized From Drug Organization December 4, 2007 Indianapolis Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Distribution November 19, 2007 Rockford DEA Task Force Seizes 10 Kilograms …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hopes To Remove A Third Of A Million Pounds Of Expired Prescription Drugs From Circulation On Its Sixth Take-Back Day April 27

April 25, 2013
DEA Hopes To Remove A Third Of A Million Pounds Of Expired Prescription Drugs From Circulation On Its Sixth Take-Back Day April 27 April 25, 2013 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to …
April 25, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds Its Eighth Prescription Drug Take Back Day On Saturday April 26

April 21, 2014
DEA Holds Its Eighth Prescription Drug Take Back Day On Saturday April 26 April 21, 2014 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us Headquarters Quick Links …
April 21, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA New York and NYC’s Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor Seize Record Amounts of Fentanyl-Laced, Fake Prescription Pills and Fentanyl Powder During 2022

January 05, 2023
… of powdered fentanyl seized by Group T-23 on 12/19/22 T23 semi-automatic pistol seized 12_19_22.jpg Semi-automatic pistol and ammunition seized by Group T-23 on 12/19/22 NEW YORK CITY – The Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division and the New York …
January 05, 2023
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New England News 2005

July 15, 2021
… Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison DEC 20, 2005 Twelve Members And Associates Of Diablos Motorcycle Gang Charged In … 11 Years on Federal Drug, Gun Charges DEC 8, 2005 Several Members of Diablos Motorcycle Gang Arrested DEC 2, 2005 … 2005 Middlefield Woman Who Accessed Criminal Computer System for Her Cocaine Supplier is Sentenced NOV 14, 2005 Back …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

More Than Two Dozen Connecticut Residents Charged With Drug Trafficking Offenses

November 16, 2011
… Residents Charged With Drug Trafficking Offenses November 16, 2011 New England Contact Info Contact Us … L. Lane, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration in New England, Guy N. Thomas, Special … are the result of two separate investigations that stem from drug trafficking activity on one street in the Fair …
November 16, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Seizure Of Additional $28 Million Worth Of Bitcoins Belonging To Ross William Ulbricht, Alleged Owner And Operator Of “Silk Road” Website

October 25, 2013
… in Charge for the New York  Division of the Drug Enforcement (DEA), Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for … and services anonymously and beyond the reach of law enforcement. Along with a prior seizure of approximately 29,655 Bitcoins, federal law enforcement agents have now seized a total of approximately …
October 25, 2013
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game over bio

January 22, 2025
… in the entertainment world began early, showcasing her remarkable talent in the popular TV series “Dance Moms”, … poisoning, Ava, together with her mother Jeanette Cota, embarked on a deeply personal and impactful mission and … Foundation, she leverages social media’s reach to disseminate information in formats that resonate with the …
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA acts against dangerous, deadly designer synthetic drug linked to 151 overdose deaths since 2015

August 31, 2018
DEA acts against dangerous, deadly designer synthetic drug linked to 151 overdose deaths since 2015 August 31, 2018 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
August 31, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Former Houston Police Officer Indicted

April 23, 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 - Former Houston Police (HPD) …
April 23, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Madison Man Sentenced To 151 Months On Heroin Charge

July 28, 2015
… pleaded guilty to this charge on May 27, 2015. On December 18, 2014, agents executed a search warrant at the … During the execution of the search warrant, Stewart attempted to flee the scene.  He was apprehended by agents … for the delivery of heroin at the time of his arrest in December 2014. The charge against Stewart was the result of an …
July 28, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Madison Men Sentenced To Federal Prison For Selling Heroin

September 01, 2015
… Men Sentenced To Federal Prison For Selling Heroin September 01, 2015 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) … the result of an investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Dane County Narcotics Task Force, and … Altman. Parents and children are encouraged to educate themselves about the dangers of drugs by visiting DEA’s …
September 01, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Decatur Physician Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Hydrocodone

September 02, 2015
… Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Hydrocodone September 02, 2015 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) … the alleged offenses, Multani was an authorized Drug Enforcement Administration registrant, engaged in private practice … Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation, in September 2014, Multani’s licenses were ordered suspended. If …
September 02, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Sixth Madison-Area College Student Sentenced For Conspiracy To Import & Distribute Marijuana In Wisconsin

February 03, 2016
… of Wisconsin campus.  pleaded guilty to this charge on November 3, 2015. From September 2012 to February 2015, Israeli and six other … the result of an investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration; Wisconsin Department of Justice, …
February 03, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Madison Man Charged With Drug Crimes

January 07, 2015
… indictment alleges that Stewart distributed heroin on December 8 and 15, 2014, and that he possessed heroin with the intent to distribute on December 18, 2014. If convicted, Stewart faces a maximum … him are the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and Dane County Narcotics Task Force. …
January 07, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

More Than A Ton Of Marijuana Found In Shipment Of Frozen Avocado

March 11, 2015
… Thomas J. Dart announced today. On Wednesday, March 4, members of the Sheriff’s Street Crime Suppression Unit were … The Street Crime Suppression Unit notified the Drug Enforcement (DEA). The McCook Police Department also was called to … Parents and children are encouraged to educate themselves about the dangers of drugs by visiting DEA’s …
March 11, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Proposes Reduction To Amount Of Controlled Substances To Be Manufactured In 2018

August 04, 2017
… Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing a reduction for controlled … morphine, codeine, meperidine and fentanyl.  Demand for these opioid medicines has dropped, according to … passed the Controlled Substances Act, the quota system was intended to reduce or eliminate diversion from …
August 04, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Moves To Emergency Control Synthetic Stimulants

September 07, 2011
… DEA Moves To Emergency Control Synthetic Stimulants September 07, 2011 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) … Substances WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Drug Enforcement (DEA) is using its emergency scheduling authority to …
September 07, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Washington Man Sentenced for Involvement in Shooting Death of Coeur d’Alene Teen

July 22, 2023
… Washington Man Sentenced for Involvement in Shooting Death of Coeur d’Alene Teen July 22, 2023 … and Creech got into Holmberg’s vehicle, and Casper attempted to steal the pills.  Fitterer-Usher then pulled his … car and left to die. Despite attempts by civilians and EMS to save him, Casper ultimately succumbed to his wounds. …
July 22, 2023
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Social Media Directory

September 04, 2025
… 776-2508 DEAPress@dea.gov   Social Media The Drug Enforcement Administration uses a variety of social media outlets … the content of that site, nor does it constitute an endorsement of the organization or that site by DEA or DOJ. … DEAWichita @DEAWichita   Facebook Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA     @DEAHQ LinkedIn Drug …
September 04, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Opium

January 22, 2025
Narcotics (Opioids)
Opium is a highly addictive non-synthetic narcotic that is extracted from the poppy plant, Papaver somniferum. The opium poppy is the key source for many narcotics, including morphine, codeine, and heroin.
January 22, 2025
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DEA Celebrates 50 Years

January 16, 2025
… alliance facing a resourceful, elusive, worldwide enemy. Certainly, the cold-blooded underworld networks that … responsible for various aspects of federal drug law enforcement. Of great concern to the Administration and the … rivalries that have undermined federal drug law enforcement, especially the rivalry between the BNDD and the U.S. …
January 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Wilmington Man Convicted of PCP Distribution Plot

May 26, 2021
… ordered multiple pounds of liquid PCP that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) along with Sampson County … prison when he is scheduled to be sentenced during the September 7, 2021 term of court. G. Norman Acker, III, Acting … for the Eastern District of North Carolina made the announcement after U.S. District Judge Louise W. Flanagan accepted …
May 26, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Aiken county man sentenced to 24 years in federal prison

February 25, 2020
… Aiken County was sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a methamphetamine and heroin conspiracy and being a … a firearm as a felon. There is no parole in the federal system.  Co-defendants Ricardo Dunbar, James Clinton Gunter, … of Aiken County, were previously sentenced for their involvement in the conspiracy. Evidence presented to the court …
February 25, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Treasure Valley, Idaho Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking

December 07, 2023
Treasure Valley, Idaho Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking December 07, 2023 Seattle Contact Info Contact Us (206) 553-5443 (571) 387-3831 (571)-387-3193 SeattleSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 300 5th Avenue …
December 07, 2023