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National Forensic Science Week

September 12, 2025
… to seized evidence through fingerprints. And we identify emerging synthetic drugs before they spread through our … Act and HALT Fentanyl Act, and helps us save lives. On September 15th, meet our scientists at the DEA Museum. … DEA social media for live Q&As with our experts. And on September 19th, join us at DEA Headquarters in Arlington for the …
September 12, 2025
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Leaders of International Drug Trafficking and Firearms Smuggling Organization Sentenced to 21 and 20 Years in Prison

… substantial quantities of firearms to Mexico to trade them for hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine, which they … Judge Victor Marrero, who imposed today’s sentence.  On December 1, 2023, Judge Marrero sentenced co-defendant Adalid … in the world.  They believed Satan was watching over them because they knew what they were doing was evil — plain …
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DEA Washington Division Announces the Seizure of Over 8 Million of Deadly Doses of Fentanyl in 2022

… pounds of fentanyl seized Washington DC  – The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Washington Division seized over … and deadly drug I have seen in my 20 years of law enforcement experience,” expressed Jarod Forget, Special Agent in … of age, race, residence or socioeconomic status.  It is extremely alarming that the amount of fentanyl [fake-pills and …
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Doctor Arrested For Illegally Selling Prescriptions To Overdose Victim: Pain Management Clinic Shuttered

… Selling Prescriptions To Overdose Victim: Pain Management Clinic Shuttered November 21, 2011 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) … Plummer, Acting Special-Agent-in-Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Field (DEA), and Charles …
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National Prevention Week

January 19, 2025
… awareness of substance misuse and mental health issues, implementing prevention strategies, and showcase the … dedicated to improving public health. Promote and disseminate quality substance use prevention and mental health … National Prevention Week. This event will spotlight the remarkable efforts of our community partners, showcasing the …
January 19, 2025
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Los Angeles News 2007

July 15, 2021
… Los Angeles News 2007 December 13, 2007 DEA Busts Drug Organization with Vietnamese, Australian and Canadian Operations November 28, 2007 Members and Associates of the Campanella Park Piru Bloods …
July 15, 2021
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New Jersey News 2005

July 15, 2021
New Jersey News 2005 DEC 19, 2005 DEA Task Force Arrests 1 and Seizes 4 1/2 pounds of Heroin along with the seizure of approximately $120,000.00 in cash, and freezes 5 bank accounts worth $150,000.00 NOV 3, 2005 DEA Aids in Arrest of One of New Jersey's …
July 15, 2021
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DEA Delivers Major Blows to Drug Cartels, Advancing a Fentanyl Free America in 2026

… – Marking a powerful start to 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration dealt a significant blow to drug … resulting in more than 57 million deadly doses of fentanyl removed from communities in just thirty-days.  Eliminating the threat of …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Reaches Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit

… Drug Enforcement Administration Reaches Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit April 29, 2022 Headquarters … Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced today that it has …
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New Jersey News 2008

July 15, 2021
… New Jersey News 2008 December 16, 2008 DEA and Morris County Prosecutor's Office Announce Gang Arrests December 4, 2008 DEA Arrests 11 as Part of Operation Crip-Keeper December 2, 2008 DEA Nets Largest Meth Seizure Ever In New …
July 15, 2021
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11 Defendants Sentenced for Their Role in a Conspiracy to Traffic Fentanyl from the Mexico Border to Idaho

… Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - (503) 399-5902 Washington Bellingham - (360) 676-3100 … BOISE – A large-scale Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation and prosecution … efforts of 10 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. According to court records, beginning in …
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Dark Web Drug Vendor and Clandestine Lab Manufacturer Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking in Meth and Fentanyl

… in the Government’s Response to the Defendant’s Sentencing Memorandum. MIAMI – On May 17, an Orange County, California, … Southern District of Florida.  According to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA)  National Drug Threat … heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine via the U.S. mail system to customers all over the United States, to include in …
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Operation Fraud Street Mafia Results Announced: Nine Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Attempted Tax Fraud

… Announced: Nine Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Attempted Tax Fraud February 23, 2024 San Francisco Contact … in California and Maryland are also charged in the two schemes. Making the announcement today are U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert, DEA …
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Chicago Twins’ Cooperation Against Sinaloa Cartel Yields 14- Year Prison Terms; New Charges Target Cartel’s Top Echelon

… began providing unparalleled cooperation to the Drug Enforcement (DEA), were each sentenced today to 14 years in … to a narcotics distribution conspiracy were unsealed in November 2014. Also today, federal law enforcement officials announced the unsealing of an expanded …
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DEA Serves Order to Show Cause on Truepill Pharmacy for its Involvement in the Unlawful Dispensing of Prescription Stimulants

… Order to Show Cause on Truepill Pharmacy for its Involvement in the Unlawful Dispensing of Prescription Stimulants December 15, 2022 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) … generic forms, directly to consumers using Internet advertisements and social media. Cerebral arranged for patients to …
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Dallas News 2007

July 15, 2021
Dallas News 2007 December 20, 2007 Operation Sixkiller Nets Another Guilty Plea November 27, 2007 Stuart, Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty to Interstate Travel in Aid of Racketeering November 20, 2007 McAlester Couple Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering …
July 15, 2021
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Los Angeles News 2008

July 15, 2021
… Los Angeles News 2008 December 19, 2008 Immediate Suspension Order Issued for Henderson Doctor December 11, 2008 DEA Operation Targets Ecstasy Trafficking Group Based in Rosemead, California November 26, 2008 Target America Exhibit …
July 15, 2021
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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
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DEA Wins International Award for Publication Aimed at Preventing Drug Misuse Among College Students

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

… 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: …
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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
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

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

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

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 …
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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

… 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 …
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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
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More Than Two Dozen Connecticut Residents Charged With Drug Trafficking Offenses

… 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 …
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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

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

… Washington Man Sentenced for Involvement in Shooting Death of Coeur d’Alene Teen July 22, 2023 … Medford - (541) 776-4260 Portland - (503) 721-6600 Salem - (503) 399-5902 Washington Bellingham - (360) 676-3100 … car and left to die. Despite attempts by civilians and EMS to save him, Casper ultimately succumbed to his wounds. …