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Montville Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Heroin To Overdose Victim

… the cause of the woman’s death to be “Acute Ethanol and Fentanyl Intoxication.”  The investigation revealed that the … on July 12, 2017.  Butler has been detained since his arrest on January 31, 2017. This investigation is being …
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DEA Releases 2015 Drug Threat Assessment: Heroin And Painkiller Abuse Continue To Concern

… cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, MDMA, and PCP combined. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 25 to 40 times more potent than … 700 deaths in the U.S. between late 2013 and early 2015. Fentanyl is sometimes added to heroin batches, or sold by … in information from a host of data sources such as drug arrests, drug purity, laboratory analyses, information on …
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DEA San Francisco and Partners Make Historic Methamphetamine Seizure

… store and distribute illicit narcotics. Eight people were arrested, one of which has been identified as being on the … communities.”  The joint investigation began in October of 2025 after the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office received a … This investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional arrests, charges, or asset forfeiture proceedings may be …
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As Part Of Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown, DEA Arrests Orange County Doctor Who Illicitly Sold Over 1.2 Million Narcotic Pills

… As Part Of Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown, DEA Arrests Orange County Doctor Who Illicitly Sold Over 1.2 …
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Stockton counterfeit pill manufacturing ring dismantled

… Stockton-based counterfeit pill manufacturing ring and arrested six individuals as a result of the investigation, … quantities of counterfeit pharmaceutical tablets containing fentanyl and other controlled substances, as well as …
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Indictments returned targeting East Bay drug trafficking rings

… Agent in Charge Chris Nielsen. The indictment follows the arrest of five of the defendants on April 30, 2019, and the … substance offenses involving methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and cocaine base. The defendants and the …
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Atlanta drug dealer charged with possessing 170 kilograms of heroin and 36 guns in two metro residences

… of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. The arrest of Daniels, along with the seizure of hundreds of … served time in federal prison for drug distribution. His arrest removes yet another dangerous criminal from our … painkillers, heroin, and synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl have on our neighborhoods. The DEA encourages …
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South Burlington Man Charged with Distribution of Methamphetamine

… conducted by the Burlington Police Department. When he was arrested on Friday within his Farrell Streetapartment in … quantities of suspected methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and other paraphernalia. Police also found a …
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Essex County Man Charged With Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy In Newark, New Jersey

… over 200 grams of crack cocaine, and over 150 grams of fentanyl. The conspiracy charge carries a mandatory minimum … Negron, 33, and Keith Henderson, 46, all of Newark, were arrested in June 2017. Cory Canzater, 45, and Willie McPhatter, 46, both of Newark, were arrested in September 2017. Willie McPhatter’s brother, …
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H Block Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy

… over 500 grams of cocaine, cocaine base (crack cocaine) and fentanyl, as well as over 20,000 doses of drug-laced paper … gang associates. Six H Block members and associates were arrested and charged with drug dealing in Boston and … associates were already in state custody at the time of the arrests. Additional drugs and four firearms were seized …
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Queens Man Indicted in Connection with Seizure of Approximately $300,000 in Cocaine during Citywide Drug Trafficking Investigation

… cash from his burgundy Nissan sports car. Almonte was arrested after law enforcement tracked his vehicle from … significant health risks, but it is now commonly mixed with fentanyl, methamphetamine and other deadly substances, …
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Operation Legend: Update on federal charges

… Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Fentanyl Free America Campus Drug Prevention Just Think … launch through Monday, August 31, 2020, more than 2000 arrests – including 147 for homicide – have been made. More … drug trafficking, and gangs.” Of those individuals arrested, 476 have been charged with federal offenses. Two …
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Detroit News 2007

July 15, 2021
… For Growing Marijuana Resulting In Numerous Halloween Arrests November 8, 2007 New York Man Pleads Guilty To … Manufacturing Marijuana October 4, 2007 California Felon Arrested by DEA For Marijuana Distribution September 28, … Case March 29, 2007 Doctor Indicted For Prescribing Fentanyl Resulting In Death March 28, 2007 Supplier of …
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DEA Releases 2026 Aggregate Production Quotas

DEA Releases 2026 Aggregate Production Quotas January 09, 2026 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 Press Releases Local …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th October 21, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 …
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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 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 …
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DEA’s National Take Back Day Returns April 26 to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse

… April 26 to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse April 22, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 …
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Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Cocaine Offense

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

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

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

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

Steroids

January 25, 2025
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
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Opium

January 22, 2025
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
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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
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Heroin

Heroin

January 21, 2025
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
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Four Men Indicted for Meth Trafficking

… - (417) 888-9800 Officers Seized 100 Pounds of Meth, Fentanyl Pills, Illegal Firearms KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two … vehicles to Dontrell Powell’s residence, where they were arrested. Agents searched the residence and found, in …
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Former Mexican Judicial Officer Convicted for Hiring Drivers to Transport Drug Loads

… for conspiracy with intent to deliver cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special … County on March 10, 2022. At that time, authorities arrested co-conspirator Pedro Venegas Jr., 24, Brownsville. …
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Drug Distributor for East Baltimore Monument Street Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison

… distribution of drugs, including cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin.  Throughout the course of Blackston’s … Operation Overdose Task Forces/Task Force Officers Arrests/Convictions - Major Narcoterrorism OCDETF/Task Force …
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13 Defendants Indicted in Connection with Two Drug Trafficking Conspiracies

… announces. Over the past week and a half, law enforcement arrested nine of these defendants on conspiracies to … controlled substance charges, namely methamphetamine and fentanyl.  The following defendants have been indicted in …
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Gang Alliance That Ravaged West Bronx With Gunfire And New England Towns With Drugs Is Dismantled

… towns in Massachusetts and New Hampshire with cocaine, fentanyl and heroin. District Attorney Clark said, “With … to life in prison if convicted. Thirty-one defendants were arrested yesterday, March 9, 2016, by members of the DEA …