PRESS RELEASE

Santa Fe Duo Appears in Court on Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges

January 25, 2022
… with the intent to distribute 400 grams and more of fentanyl, possession with the intent to distribute 500 grams … grams of methamphetamine, approximately 3,401.5 grams of fentanyl, five loaded firearms, and $5,563 in cash. An …
January 25, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Launches New Initiative to Combat Drug-Related Violence and Overdoses in Communities Across America

February 11, 2022
… A majority of identified criminal drug networks sell fentanyl or methamphetamine. And almost all of the … drug networks that sell those deadly synthetic drugs (fentanyl or methamphetamine) are also engaged in violent gun …
February 11, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Launches New Initiative to Combat Drug-Related Violence and Overdoses in Communities across America

February 07, 2022
… A majority of identified criminal drug networks sell fentanyl or methamphetamine. And almost all of the … drug networks that sell those deadly synthetic drugs (fentanyl or methamphetamine) are also engaged in violent gun …
February 07, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Springfield paramedic charged with conspiring to distribute controlled substances

September 30, 2020
… with conspiring to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, morphine, ketamine, and midazolam. Blake had … Blake then forced her to take several medications including fentanyl and sexually assaulted her while she was …
September 30, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Dose of Reality - Fighting the Opioid Epidemic

June 28, 2018
… minutes after taking a fatal mixture of heroin and fentanyl.  Joe is not alone.  In 2017, an estimated 1,043 … painkillers, heroin, and synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl have on our neighborhoods.              DEA also …
June 28, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

20-year sentence for Franklin County man who sold fatal drugs

February 26, 2019
… in February 2017 Dobbins distributed heroin, cocaine and fentanyl that caused the death of at least one known … ### Fentanyl On …
February 26, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Detroit Police Officer indicted in drug conspiracy

October 26, 2018
… of a drug trafficking organization to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine. The indictment further alleges Staton … U.S. Attorneys Steven Cares and Mitra Jafary-Hariri. Heroin Fentanyl Cocaine On …
October 26, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Drug trafficking ring leader sentenced to 42 years in federal prison

July 24, 2020
… 2 pounds of cocaine, 2 ounces of heroin, 122 grams of fentanyl, $37,000 in drug proceeds and 24 firearms. In … to fuel the illicit distribution of methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in the Kokomo area. The DEA …
July 24, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Seattle man convicted of drug and gun crimes

May 25, 2021
… crack cocaine, 42 grams of methamphetamine and 180 grams of fentanyl from McKnight’s vehicle in Seattle.  At the time of … for drugs – crack cocaine, powder cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.  McKnight parked the vehicle in various locations …
May 25, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Anchorage doctor sentenced for prescribing medically unnecessary opioids in health care fraud scheme

January 06, 2021
… provided prescriptions for controlled substances, including fentanyl and oxycodone, to the recipients. Meperidine, … prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonas M. Walker.   Fentanyl Oxycodone On …
January 06, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Acting U.S. Attorney And DEA Announces Results Of Ongoing Efforts To Reduce Heroin Trafficking And Abuse In Southwestern Ohio

September 23, 2016
… more than 35 kilograms of heroin and ten kilograms of fentanyl, and charged 96 people federally in 47 cases with … Two people face federal charges of providing a heroin/fentanyl mixture that resulted in the death of the victim, a …
September 23, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Two Charged And Two Sentenced In Scheme To Sell Narcotics On Dark Web

May 11, 2017
… “OwlCity” and received the purchased narcotics, to include fentanyl, heroin, and alpha-PVP, via U.S. Mail. Since … and Schedule II controlled substances for sale, including: fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, alpha-PVP and oxycodone. …
May 11, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA 360 Degree Strategy Partnerships Target Violent Drug Traffickers And Gang Members In Wisconsin

May 27, 2016
… the arrest of six suspects and the seizure of a quantity of fentanyl.  Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opiate many times more …
May 27, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Haverhill Resident Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison For Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

June 06, 2017
… widespread abuse of opiates, is the gateway to heroin and fentanyl addiction, and is devastating our communities.  … Acting U.S. Attorney Farley said.  “The road to heroin or fentanyl addiction often begins with the misuse of oxycodone …
June 06, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Baldwin Pharmacist Charged With Knowingly Doling Out Painkillers Through Phony Prescriptions Chowdhury’s Arrest Stems From Investigation Into Where Kayla Gerdes Obtained Drugs

June 02, 2011
… recovered by investigators were for Oxycodone, fentanyl patches, a powerful painkiller often prescribed to … revealed that Chowdhury regularly filled prescriptions for fentanyl patches several times in the same week for the same …
June 02, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Syracuse Man Indicted For Distributing Heroin That Killed Woman

April 13, 2016
… is heinous; but selling a fatal combination of heroin and fentanyl to a mother and unborn child shows how … trend in opiate abuse- a toxic combination of heroin and fentanyl- is on a deadly rampage throughout the nation …
April 13, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Wife of Sinaloa Cartel Kingpin Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

December 08, 2025
… sourced cocaine and other controlled substances (including fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana) from South … approximately 685 kilograms of cocaine, 24 kilograms of fentanyl, and a pickup truck with a trap gas tank the size … the seizure of approximately 2,000 kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl, over $16 million in cash, and 21,000 rounds of …
December 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Central Illinois Man Convicted of Multiple Drug Charges, Including Drug-Induced Homicide

November 20, 2025
… crystal methamphetamine (“ice”), cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, including exchanging the drugs with women for … August 19, 2023, McKinney distributed methamphetamine and fentanyl – a mixture McKinney referred to as a “Hot Shot” – …
November 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Takedown of Drug Trafficking Operation in the Capital Region

November 17, 2021
… 54 Individuals Indicted for Roles in Distributing Heroin, Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine NEW YORK – DEA New … ring for their roles in distributing heroin laced with fentanyl, powder and crack cocaine, and methamphetamine to …
November 17, 2021
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Community Event
March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023

Tri-State Forum on the Opioid Crisis

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
Dubuque, IA
The Tri-State Forum on the Opioid Crisis will feature presentations from local and regional experts in the fields of law enforcement, emergency medicine, drug treatment and counseling. Join us for an evening in which members of DEA will discuss the dangers of fentanyl and the drug trends seen in the...
DOCUMENT

2016 National Drug Threat Assessment

November 01, 2016
Publication
… tripartite opioid threat (controlled prescription drugs, fentanyl, and heroin) having risen to epidemic levels, …
November 01, 2016
DOCUMENT

Statement from DEA Administrator Milgram on the Arrests of Ismael Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman Lopez

July 25, 2024
DEA Administrator Remarks
… that is responsible for the majority of drugs, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, killing Americans from coast …
July 25, 2024
Fang Chen
FUGITIVE

Fang Chen

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE METHAMPHETAMINE, COCAINE AND FENTANYL; POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE FENTANYL; AND DISTRIBUTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND COCAINE
Jose Juan Torres Mandujano
FUGITIVE

Jose Juan Torres Mandujano

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE METHAMPHETAMINE, COCAINE AND FENTANYL; POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE FENTANYL; AND DISTRIBUTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND COCAINE
David Cortez-Peregrino
FUGITIVE

David Cortez-Peregrino

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE METHAMPHETAMINE, COCAINE AND FENTANYL; POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE FENTANYL; AND DISTRIBUTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND COCAINE
PRESS RELEASE

‘Kilo Weight Dealer’ Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Federal Prison

April 25, 2025
… Island-based conspiracy that trafficked crack cocaine and fentanyl. According to information presented to the court, … East Providence Police Department. Drug Trafficking Cocaine Fentanyl On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
April 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

New Jersey Pharmacy Admits Illegal Distribution of Prescription Opioids and Kickback Scheme

August 03, 2022
… it with conspiring to illegally distribute prescription fentanyl and giving kickbacks to healthcare providers. Dunn … addictive and dangerous transmucosal immediate release fentanyl (TIRF) medications. Dunn Meadow had contracts with …
August 03, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Overprescribing opioids costs La Jolla doctor $125,000

October 16, 2019
… and frequently abused opioids he prescribed included fentanyl, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, and oxycodone.   In … Dr. Kasendorf wrote prescriptions for opioids, including fentanyl that were not issued for a legitimate medical …
October 16, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged Drug Cartel Leader Charged

May 12, 2021
… Gonzalez Penuelas in connection with suspected heroin and fentanyl trafficking. Penuelas was also the target of … in northern Mexico, and increasingly a major distributor of fentanyl. The Gonzalez Penuelas DTO operates primarily in …
May 12, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Montgomery Nurse Practitioner convicted of unlawfully distributing controlled substances, health care fraud, and conspiracy

October 31, 2018
… for a variety of controlled substances, including fentanyl, hydrocodone (commonly known as “Norco”), oxycodone … , www.GetSmartAboutDrugs.com and www.dea.gov . # # # Fentanyl Oxycodone Methadone On …
October 31, 2018