PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… resulting in death by dangerous substances, such as fentanyl.  Under this initiative, we will tirelessly work … the Florida Peninsula.  These operations have yielded: 357 arrests The seizures of : 172 firearms 105 pounds of cocaine …
October 20, 2020
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Reno Doctor Robert Rand And Eight Others Indicted On Federal Prescription Drug Distribution Charges

May 11, 2016
… two count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, two counts of possession with intent to distribute … indictment alleges that on April 28, the day that West was arrested, he possessed in his truck two pistols and a rifle … has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. fentanyl.pdf On …
May 11, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

October 21, 2025
… Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th October 21, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 …
October 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Safely Disposes of 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 08, 2025
… on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day May 08, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 …
May 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Take Back Day Returns April 26 to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse

April 22, 2025
… April 26 to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse April 22, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 …
April 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Cocaine Offense

March 20, 2025
… Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Cocaine Offense March 20, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 …
March 20, 2025
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Kanawha County Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Crime

March 04, 2025
… Than 16 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Crime March 04, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) …
March 04, 2025
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Indiana Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Meth Trafficking

February 25, 2025
… Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Meth Trafficking February 25, 2025 Chicago Contact Info Contact Us (312) 353-7875 …
February 25, 2025
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Princeton, Kentucky Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

February 24, 2025
… Years in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution February 24, 2025 Louisville Contact Info Contact Us (502) 582-5908 (571) …
February 24, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Steroids

January 25, 2025
Steroids
Anabolic steroids are synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male hormone testosterone that are abused in an attempt to promote muscle growth, enhance athletic or other physical performance, and improve physical appearance. Testosterone, trenbolone, oxymetholone, methandrostenolone, nandrolone, stanozolol, boldenone, and oxandrolone are some of the anabolic steroids that are...
January 25, 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
GENERAL INFORMATION

Diversion Investigator Careers

January 22, 2025
… with glasses or contact lenses). Near vision should be 20/25 and must be sufficient to read Jaegar Type #2 at 14 …
January 22, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Heroin

January 21, 2025
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive drug and it is a rapidly acting opioid. An opiate (narcotic) drug processed from morphine and extracted from certain poppy plants. Heroin comes in a white or brownish powder, or a black sticky substance known as “black tar heroin.” Often “cut” with other drugs or...
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Sampson County Drug Boss Found Guilty of Selling Massive Amounts of Methamphetamine into Eastern NC Communities

November 25, 2025
… of Methamphetamine into Eastern NC Communities November 25, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) … and continuous drug selling from 2020 until Faison’s arrest in May of 2023.  Faison faces a minimum penalty of …
November 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Digital Health Company Cofounder/CEO and Clinical President Convicted in $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme

November 20, 2025
… Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme November 20, 2025 San Francisco Contact Info Contact Us (415) 436-7900 … Northern District of California are prosecuting the case. Arrests/Convictions - Major Diversion Division Drug …
November 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Dominican Republic official extradited to the United States to face narcotics trafficking charges

October 09, 2020
… with international heroin distribution. Abreu Navarro was arrested in the Dominican Republic on an extradition arrest … who supplied him and his organization with heroin and fentanyl, and he assisted in coordinating the importation …
October 09, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Federal jury convicts two men of cocaine conspiracy spanning from Houston to Buffalo

September 02, 2020
… one kilogram of cocaine. Lloyd and Dunnigan were arrested and charged locally by the Houston Police … recovered 177 grams of cocaine, 344 grams of butyryryl fentanyl, two empty Intex Inflatable Furniture boxes, … Richard J. Arcara, who presided over the trial of the case. Arrests/Convictions - Major Cocaine Fentanyl On On …
September 02, 2020
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‘Mayor of Mexico’ is sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in operating a multi-million dollar Continuing Criminal Enterprise

August 14, 2019
… that Darryl Williams was sending to Gil. Following Gil’s arrest in California on Jan. 13, 2014, his associate, Herman … and/or Herman Aguirre to pay for the heroin, cocaine and fentanyl. The transactions were designed to avoid a …
August 14, 2019
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Indictment Charges Waterbury Men with Drug and Gun Offenses

October 29, 2024
… Harrison and Gooch, who have been detained since they were arrested on related state charges on June 20, 2024, appeared … 700 grams of cocaine, approximately 300 grams of fentanyl, drug processing and packaging materials, a money …
October 29, 2024
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Former Mexican Lawyer Who Became Major Meth Supplier to Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison

June 28, 2024
… and 23 other defendants were indicted and arrested  in March 2023. Over the course of the … 255 pounds of methamphetamine, an estimated 830,000 fentanyl pills, more than 26 pounds of fentanyl powder, cocaine, six pounds of heroin, $668,000 of …
June 28, 2024
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Johnson, Vermont Man Sentenced to 57 Months for Drug and Gun Offenses

June 02, 2024
… According to court records, on June 8, 2022, Goins was arrested following an investigation into a shooting that … in South Burlington, Vermont. Law enforcement recovered fentanyl and cocaine base in Goins’ hotel room. Goins also …
June 02, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Indianapolis Cocaine Trafficker Sentenced to a Decade in Prison

March 29, 2024
… State Police Troopers used a K9 officer to locate and arrest Burnett. On his person, the agents located $2,000 in banded cash and three grams of fentanyl in a baggie. Law enforcement officers also seized … enforcement priorities, and measuring the results. Arrests/Convictions - Major Asset Forfeiture Drug …
March 29, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Three Rutland Drug Traffickers Sentenced

March 21, 2024
… of two handguns and suspected cocaine base, heroin, and fentanyl. Moton was inside of the apartment when law investigators executed the warrant. Richardson was arrested during a traffic stop and found in possession of …
March 21, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Cooperation Between United States and Mexican Law Enforcement Leads to Significant Actions Against Transnational Drug Trafficking Organization

July 07, 2023
… along the U.S.–Mexico border. The operation resulted in the arrest of five people and the seizure of 120,000 fentanyl pills, 15 pounds of methamphetamine, 17 pounds of … ties to the same drug-trafficking organization have been arrested and indicted in the United States. Gerardo …
July 07, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Ocean County Felon Convicted of Drug Trafficking, Firearm Possession, and Possessing Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking

October 28, 2022
… Shipp on five charges: possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute heroin, … crime. On May 24, 2019, law enforcement agents went to arrest Moss outside of his apartment building in Manchester, …
October 28, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Atlantic County Men Charged in Heroin Conspiracy

July 14, 2021
… discovered five kilogram-sized packages of suspected fentanyl, eight kilogram-sized packages of suspected fentanyl or cocaine, two kilogram-sized packages of … for their diligence and hard work that resulted in the arrests and seizure of several millions of dollars of drugs. …
July 14, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… communities with deadly drugs, including opioids, heroin, fentanyl, meth and cocaine, are often the same criminals … as an increase in the trafficking of methamphetamine and fentanyl and have been surging our law enforcement … August 2020, Project Safeguard has resulted in 8 cases, 42 arrests, more than 9 seized firearms, nearly $110,000 in …
October 20, 2020
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Naugatuck Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Narcotics

June 09, 2022
… five years of supervised release, for distributing heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and crack. According to court documents … charging Metz. Foster, and 15 others.  Metz and others were arrested on March 3, 2021.  On that date, law enforcement …
June 09, 2022
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Craig Wilkins Pleads Not Guilty to Drug and Firearms Charges

May 13, 2022
… two handguns as a convicted felon and that he possessed fentanyl and cocaine base with intent to distribute them.  … fentanyl.  Federal agents obtained a warrant for Wilkins’ arrest on April 12, and a federal grand jury in Burlington …
May 13, 2022
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Drug Trafficker who Hid in Dog House Sentenced to 30 Years

June 21, 2022
… Drugs He Distributed Included Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl and Marijuana ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge … transporting the drug proceeds back to California. Bull was arrested on Oct. 9, 2020, after investigators watched one of …
June 21, 2022