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DEA Reminds Americans to Keep Medications Secure

April 30, 2020
… heroin or methamphetamine.  By safeguarding and properly disposing of unused medications we will save lives.” The DEA …
April 30, 2020
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San Joaquin County doctor indicted for prescribing opioids to patients without a medical need

December 09, 2019
… of Justice, we stand ready to use the tools at our disposal to protect our communities.” “When doctors …
December 09, 2019
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It’s game time - DEA National Prescription Take Back Day this Saturday

October 22, 2019
… youth, DEA is committed to doing all it can to help safely dispose of vaping devices and substances.    “It’s game …
October 22, 2019
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DEA and U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Louisiana announce settlement with drug distributor

May 24, 2019
… continued commitment to use all of the tools at its disposal to stem the opioid epidemic. Louisiana citizens …
May 24, 2019
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Minneapolis Tactical Diversion Squad talks opioids to Special Investigative Units

November 30, 2018
… public can turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal. During the last Take Back event in October, sites …
November 30, 2018
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Final Defendant In Kalamazoo Heroin Conspiracy Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison

April 19, 2017
… effort to use as many investigative tools at our disposal as possible to dismantle organized drug trafficking …
April 19, 2017
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Operation "Double Down Doc" Indictment Exposes Gulf Coast Prescription Drug Ring

March 05, 2014
… testament to the fact that we will use all resources at our disposal to target drug trafficking.  You can no longer hide …
March 05, 2014
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Boston Attorney Charged In Money Laundering Conspiracy

March 23, 2011
… wrote in the memo line of the check that it was for “office disposal.” It is alleged that, in all of these transactions, …
March 23, 2011
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DEA Hosts 122 Collection Sites On Saturday, April 30 Th For Drug Take-Back

April 25, 2011
… Take-Back event provides area residents with a safe way to dispose of their unwanted medication,” said Timothy J. …
April 25, 2011
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DEA Revokes Two CVS Retailers’ Ability To Sell Controlled Substances

September 12, 2012
… over 100 collection sites all over Florida for people to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs …
September 12, 2012
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Four Patagonia Drug Traffickers Sentenced To Serve A Combined Term Of 32 Years In Prison

July 02, 2013
… and its law enforcement partners will use every tool at our disposal to identify and bring to justice those individuals …
July 02, 2013
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San Diego Area Prescription Take Back Numbers Released

October 28, 2016
… out where the  CPD collection sites nearest you for drug disposal between Take Back Days, please go to …
October 28, 2016
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Calvert County Man Indicted On Drug Charges, Including The Distribution Of Heroin Resulting In Death

September 29, 2014
… the price for their acts. DEA will use all resources at its disposal to investigate and arrest those individuals whose …
September 29, 2014
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DEA Brings In Record Amount Of Unused Prescription Drugs On National Prescription Take Back Day

May 09, 2017
… In the more than two years since new regulations made the disposal of controlled prescription drugs easier for …
May 09, 2017
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6,257 Pounds of Unused Medication Collected in Arizona

May 09, 2025
… your medicine cabinet out on a semi-regular basis, safe disposal options are available year-round. Nearly 17,000 …
May 09, 2025
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Orthopedic Surgeon Sentenced for Opioid Prescription Conspiracies

April 10, 2019
… reminding families to protect their loved ones by safely disposing of prescription drugs and to seek help if …
April 10, 2019
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Marijuana Drug Deal that Ended in Death Results in Guilty Pleas

June 11, 2024
… 22 spent cartridge casings from both weapons. Both shooters disposed of those weapons, but Castellanos kept his because …
June 11, 2024
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Missouri Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Meth Organization

March 25, 2022
… and the faucet was running hot, which is a known tactic to dispose of drugs. Officers contacted Rodriguez in the …
March 25, 2022
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications

November 01, 2021
… Back Day, there are opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at more than 13,000 …
November 01, 2021
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Company Pays $158,760 to Resolve Claims Related to Controlled Substance Thefts From Pharmacies During Inventory

September 30, 2022
… an example of the many investigative capabilities at DEA’s disposal to combat drug overdoses and poisonings, and I …
September 30, 2022
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Palomar Hospital Pays $250,000 for Diverting Fentanyl

June 03, 2024
… the Pyxis machines and unused fentanyl was not properly disposed of. In addition to paying $250,000 to resolve the …
June 03, 2024
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South Carolina Man Who Orchestrated Drug Deals by Phone from State Prison Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison

December 21, 2023
… testing would later show was 100% pure. After attempting to dispose of the drugs, the dealer continued to drive, but …
December 21, 2023
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EDVA Forfeits Over 164 Illegal Firearms and Prosecutes 250 Illegal Firearms Offenders in 2022

December 19, 2022
… criminal defendant and relinquished to the government for disposal, including potentially the return of the firearm to …
December 19, 2022
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Over 164 Illegal Firearms Seized and 250 Firearms Offenders Prosecuted in Eastern Virginia in 2022

December 19, 2022
… criminal defendant and relinquished to the government for disposal, including potentially the return of the firearm to …
December 19, 2022
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27

April 27, 2019
… to offer safe and secure options for our citizens to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs, together we …
April 27, 2019
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Seventeen individuals charged with drug trafficking crimes as part of joint law enforcement investigation

April 10, 2019
… Attorney General encourage all citizens to be sure to dispose of all unneeded prescriptions drugs in a safe …
April 10, 2019
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DEA Omaha Division collects 32,713 pounds of unwanted medication at spring Take Back Day event

May 08, 2019
… . Or, to safely dispose of unwanted medication, remove medicine from its …
May 08, 2019
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications

November 01, 2021
… Back Day, there are opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at more than 13,000 …
November 01, 2021
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in Nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic

November 01, 2021
… Back Day, there are opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at more than 13,000 …
November 01, 2021
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Publication Of Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking To Adjust Controlled Substances Registration And Reregistration Fees

March 05, 2003
… $438.00 $804.00 Analytical Laboratory $70.00 $131.00 Disposer $70.00 $131.00 Registrants are encouraged to read …
March 05, 2003