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DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

… Drug trends in the United States continue to evolve. While fentanyl and fentanyl analogues from China have decreased substantially … criminal organizations, including CJNG, resulting in the arrest of over 65 individuals, nearly $1 million, over …
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5 Arrests, $4 Million In Heroin Sized From Bronx, Yonkers Packaging Operation In DEA-New York Drug Enforcement Task Force Investigation

… 5 Arrests, $4 Million In Heroin Sized From Bronx, Yonkers … level, we have dismantled yet another heroin mill. These arrests should send the message that we will continue to …
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Sacramento Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Meth Trafficking

… Special Agent in Charge Bob Beris announced. On Aug. 13, 2025, Truong pleaded guilty to the charge. According to … our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.   Arrests/Convictions - Major Cartel Drug Trafficking Gangs …
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Two Texas Syndicate Gang Members Receive Multi-Decade Sentences for Drug Trafficking

… Receive Multi-Decade Sentences for Drug Trafficking May 19, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … a kilogram of heroin and four firearms at the time of his arrest.   Both men have been and will remain in custody …
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DEA Safely Disposes of 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day May 08, 2025 New Orleans Contact Info Contact Us (504) 840-1100 … Drug Take Back Day are available at  Take Back Day . Arrests/Convictions - Major On On Press Release Image Layout …
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Violent Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 22 Years in Federal Prison

… to More Than 22 Years in Federal Prison February 18, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) … has been detained since October 17, 2019, when he was arrested on state charges after being found with a firearm …
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Hartford Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More than 11 Years in Federal Prison

… years of supervised release, for trafficking heroin and fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made … of this investigation. Cordero has been detained since his arrest on June 29, 2017.  On March 24, 2022, he pleaded …
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Major Supplier and Two Others Involved in the Carrollton / Flower Mound Juvenile Overdose Case Sentenced

… each of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and distribution of fentanyl to a person under 21 … He often advertised on Instagram and following the arrest of one of his codefendants in February 2023 posted, …
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Hartford Man Charged With Distributing Heroin Involved In Overdose Of East Haddam Resident

… also known as “G” and “Big G,” 22, of Hartford, was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint charging him … targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to …
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11 Charged Following Takedown of Indianapolis Meth Trafficking Conspiracy

… Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Fentanyl Free America Campus Drug Prevention Just Think … operation in which 10 of the 11 individuals were arrested and federal agents and local officers seized eight …
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Madison Man Sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

… with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine December 10, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) … streets drug-free.” Court documents reflect that on May 29, 2025, Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies on patrol …
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Southington Man Convicted of Firearm and Drug Offenses Stemming from 2020 Shooting in Hartford

… Stemming from 2020 Shooting in Hartford December 02, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) … District of Connecticut, has announced that on November 21, 2025, a federal jury in New Haven found ERIC D. COX, 42, of …
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DEA El Paso Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th October 21, 2025 El Paso Contact Info Contact Us (915) 832-6000 …
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Putnam County Veterinarian Ordered to Pay $956,709 in Civil Penalties

… Ordered to Pay $956,709 in Civil Penalties August 07, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) … Attorney Lisa G. Johnston announced on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers …
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Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Possession with Intent to Distribute Large Amounts of Narcotics

… Intent to Distribute Large Amounts of Narcotics July 22, 2025 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) 362-3364 (571) … Jessica S. Etherton. Sentencing is scheduled for October 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the United States Courthouse in …
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Central Coast Woman Pleads Guilty to Misusing Doctors’ Credentials to Create Bogus Medical Documents for Immigration Applicants

… Bogus Medical Documents for Immigration Applicants May 05, 2025 Los Angeles Contact Info Contact Us (213) 621-6700 … ciaran.mcevoy@usdoj.gov (213) 894-4465 Updated May 5, 2025 Diversion Division Guilty Plea Prescription Drugs Off …
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Over 30 Individuals Sentenced to Federal Prison Following Angelina County Drug Trafficking Investigation

… Angelina County Drug Trafficking Investigation March 04, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … methamphetamine into and through East Texas. As of February 2025, over 30 individuals have been sentenced to federal …
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Two Members Of A Violent Gang Sentenced To Prison For Racketeering And Drug Trafficking

… Prison For Racketeering And Drug Trafficking February 08, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) … followed by three years of supervised release. On Jan. 16, 2025 , Rodrigues pleaded guilty to conspiracy to participate …
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41 Charged in Massive Poly-Drug Indictment Linked to Cartel

… the return of a 50-count indictment alleging cocaine, fentanyl, heroin and meth trafficking and related crimes in … Louisiana, Colorado, Washington and California, authorities arrested a total of 20 people. They join three individuals … still at large and warrants remain outstanding for their arrests.    Some have already made their appearances in …
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Hallucinogen

Salvia Divinorum

January 25, 2025
Salvia divinorum is a perennial herb in the mint family that is abused for its hallucinogenic effects.
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Psilocybin

January 25, 2025
Psilocybin comes from certain types of psilocybe mushrooms. Psilocybin is metabolized in the body to the active drug psilocyn, also present in many of the same mushrooms.
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STORY

Statement from Administrator Milgram on the Increased Reward for DEA Priority Target El Mencho

December 04, 2024
… – responsible for flooding the United States with deadly fentanyl and methamphetamine. Our investigations have … reward of $10 million – for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of El Mencho. El Mencho remains one … indictments against the leader, as well as high-profile arrests and convictions of other members of the cartel.  …
December 04, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Peabody Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking

… yesterday in federal court in Boston for trafficking in fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine. Donald Ruby, 55, was … or more of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. Ruby was arrested in May 2022 after he had distributed fentanyl, …
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Pawtucket Man Admits to Being an Armed Heroin Trafficker

… Monday that he was in possession of more than two kilos of fentanyl, a loaded Glock handgun, and nearly $80,000 in cash … Police executed a court-authorized search of his home and arrested him in October 2019, announced United States …
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Eastern Idaho Attorney Indicted for Drug Trafficking Charges

… sitting in Boise on one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, two counts of possession with … Sheriff’s Office, and the Idaho Falls Police Department, arrested Dunn on September 14, 2023.  Dunn is scheduled to …
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Rochester man sentenced to 120 months for drug trafficking and gun offenses

… in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl and possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug … a semi-automatic handgun. On December 20, 2018, DEA agents arrested Nesbitt and a co-conspirator at their Rochester …
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Former LAX TSA Officer Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Charges

… substances, and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. On April 1, 2021, the DEA LAX Narcotics Task Force (LAXNTF) arrested a McCrea and a courier, Daveon Baker, 33, at Los …
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22 Defendants Charged in Connection with Manchester Drug Trafficking Ring

… announces. Over the past day and a half, law enforcement arrested 12 of these defendants on conspiracy to distribute controlled substance charges. During these arrests, law enforcement seized approximately 1.6 kilograms … 150 grams of suspected cocaine case, 250 grams of suspected fentanyl, 100 bags of suspected controlled substances …
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Southeastern Connecticut Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Federal Prison

… and his co-defendant, Amy Sarcia, Whyte obtained heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine from various sources in Connecticut, … 2019, Whyte, Sarcia, and several other co-conspirators were arrested.  On that date, a search of Whyte’s New London …
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Prominent Oregon Drug Trafficker and Final Defendant in Large Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced

… Federal Prison Photo_1_-_Seized_Heroin_Methamphetamine_and_Fentanyl.jpg Seized heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. … Miramontes-Castaneda’s drug trafficking cells led to the arrests of both men and sixteen associates, including …