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Fifty Pounds of Cocaine and Packages of Fentanyl Seized from Interstate Trafficker in Queens

October 02, 2024
… Fifty Pounds of Cocaine and Packages of Fentanyl Seized from Interstate Trafficker in Queens October … and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrests/Convictions - Major Seizures (Drugs/Property) …
October 02, 2024
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Baltimore Drug Dealer Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl, Cocaine, Heroin & Gun Possession

March 18, 2022
… Baltimore Drug Dealer Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl, Cocaine, Heroin & Gun Possession March 18, 2022 … in November 2017, and possession of the firearms.  An arrest warrant was issued based on these charges. On …
March 18, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

O.C. doctor arrested on federal narcotics charges that allege prescriptions to ‘patients’ who suffered fatal overdoses

December 18, 2018
… O.C. doctor arrested on federal narcotics charges that allege … with the Drug Enforcement Administration this morning arrested an Orange County doctor on federal charges that … States Attorney Brett Sagel of the Santa Ana Branch Office. Fentanyl On …
December 18, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

San Diego Resident Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in 15-Year-Old’s Death

January 26, 2023
… Resident Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in 15-Year-Old’s Death January 26, … of “percs.” The next day, law enforcement located and arrested Beltranlap. Per the plea agreement, Beltranlap and …
January 26, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Two High-Ranking Members of the Gulf Cartel Extradited to the United States for Drug Trafficking

February 28, 2025
… to the United States for Drug Trafficking February 28, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … than five kilograms of cocaine and more than 400 grams of fentanyl.  The three-count indictment against Garcia-Vilano … to life in prison if convicted. Authorities had previously arrested Cruz-Sanchez and Garcia-Vilano in Mexico. They …
February 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Season 5 of Awkward Conversation Launches on YouTube Wednesday, September 24

September 22, 2025
… Launches on YouTube Wednesday, September 24 September 22, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 … of the video podcast Awkward Conversations on September 24, 2025.  The unscripted Season 5 of Awkward Conversations  is … Mar 4: One Pill Can Kill  – A deep dive into the fentanyl crisis. New to this season are short, animated …
September 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Hollywood-based Craigslist drug dealer named in federal criminal case alleging fentanyl sale that resulted in a fatal overdose

December 07, 2018
… drug dealer named in federal criminal case alleging fentanyl sale that resulted in a fatal overdose December 07, … a statutory maximum sentence of life imprisonment. “This arrest demonstrates the DEA’s commitment to not only a …
December 07, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Las Vegas Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Distributing Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills

January 24, 2024
… To 10 Years In Prison For Distributing Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills January 24, 2024 Los Angeles Contact Info … the DEA Tip Line at  https://www.dea.gov/submit-tip . Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Fentanyl On On …
January 24, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Ten-Time Felon Sentenced to 20 Years for Selling Heroin and Fentanyl and Possessing Guns

May 18, 2023
… Ten-Time Felon Sentenced to 20 Years for Selling Heroin and Fentanyl and Possessing Guns May 18, 2023 Atlanta Contact … a Glock 17 9mm, and nearly $2,000 in cash. When officers arrested Fisher on federal charges in December 2020, they …
May 18, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Lawrence Man Sentenced to More Than One Year in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

June 02, 2024
… Lawrence Man Sentenced to More Than One Year in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy June 02, 2024 New England … on another occasion. In August 2022, Perez Medina was arrested and found in possession of nearly two kilograms of …
June 02, 2024
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Vero Beach Resident Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

June 12, 2024
… to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl June 12, 2024 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) … this link: RX Abuse Online Reporting (usdoj.gov) . Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Fentanyl …
June 12, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Southwest Georgia Man Sentenced to Prison for Armed Meth Trafficking

June 05, 2025
… Man Sentenced to Prison for Armed Meth Trafficking June 05, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) … seized from Vinson's residence Justin Vinso aka Tiny was arrested on January 26, 2023.jpg Vinson was arrested on January 26, 2023 Methamphetamine purchased from …
June 05, 2025
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DEA Launches Bold Bilateral Initiative to Dismantle Cartel Gatekeepers and Combat Synthetic Drug Trafficking

August 18, 2025
… and Combat Synthetic Drug Trafficking August 18, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 … are essential to cartel operations, directing the flow of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine into the United … to confront the cartels that are killing Americans with fentanyl and other poisons,” said DEA Administrator Terrance …
August 18, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Career Special Agent Derek S. Maltz Appointed to Lead U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

January 21, 2025
… to Lead U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration January 21, 2025 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 … for flooding the United States with dangerous drugs such as fentanyl. Today, DEA’s foreign footprint remains one of the …
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Third Ward Narcotics Dealer Heads to Prison

January 08, 2025
… Third Ward Narcotics Dealer Heads to Prison January 08, 2025 Houston Contact Info Contact Us (713) 693-3000 … court considered the fact that Jerry admitted to dealing fentanyl and meth out of a drug house in Houston’s Third … the court noted the seriousness of the quantity of fentanyl. A joint law enforcement operation revealed Jerry …
January 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Fentanyl Dealer Operating in Medina and Rochester Going to Prison for 10 Years

February 12, 2024
… Fentanyl Dealer Operating in Medina and Rochester Going to … to distribute, and to distribute, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, was sentenced to serve 120 months in prison by … A. Marangola, who handled the case, stated that Shine was arrested on November 15, 2022, after investigators executed …
February 12, 2024
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Third Defendant Sentenced to Almost 19 Years in Fentanyl Overdose Death of Longtime Rugby Player

May 25, 2021
… Third Defendant Sentenced to Almost 19 Years in Fentanyl Overdose Death of Longtime Rugby Player May 25, … recognizing the dangers associated with the drug. Upon his arrest, Gossai admitted to law enforcement that, despite his …
May 25, 2021
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Dark Web Drug Vendor and Clandestine Lab Manufacturer Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking in Meth and Fentanyl

May 21, 2024
… Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking in Meth and Fentanyl May 21, 2024 Miami Contact Info Contact Us (571) … of fentanyl. Since at least 2020, until the time of his arrest, Orgil worked under the dark web vendor monikers …
May 21, 2024
STORY

Spark Conversation and Action Around Preventing Teen Substance Use This National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®

March 11, 2025
… Use This National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® March 11, 2025 DEA offers many classroom and community resources that … you can use to join the NDAFW movement, March 17-23, 2025 . N D AFW is a weeklong national health observance …
March 11, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Medford, Grants Pass Police and Oregon State Police Dismantle Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring in Southern Oregon

November 15, 2023
… Grants Pass Police and Oregon State Police Dismantle Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring in Southern … Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 24 Individuals Arrested, 37 Firearms Seized weapons and drugs.jpg 37 … search warrants in and around Grants Pass, Oregon with 24 arrests, 37 firearms seized, as well as large quantities of …
November 15, 2023
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Twenty-One Suspected El Paso Gang Affiliates Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking, Firearm Offenses

August 29, 2024
… Twenty-One Suspected El Paso Gang Affiliates Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking, Firearm Offenses … related to their alleged involvement in trafficking of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, and/or the unlawful …
August 29, 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION

Fentanyl Overdose Response

January 22, 2025
… Fentanyl Overdose Response Due to the increase in fatal and … overdose cases. To further help in the investigations of Fentanyl overdoses, the Synthetic Opioid Overdose Response …
January 22, 2025
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Orlando Man Found Guilty of Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl that Resulted in Death

July 02, 2024
… Orlando Man Found Guilty of Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl that Resulted in Death July 02, 2024 Miami Contact … www.dea.gov . Follow DEA Miami via Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDIV. Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Overdose …
July 02, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Three Chinese Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Five Employees Charged with Conspiring to Manufacture Fentanyl

June 23, 2023
… and Five Employees Charged with Conspiring to Manufacture Fentanyl June 23, 2023 New York Contact Info Contact Us … partners for their continuing commitment to identify, arrest and prosecute anyone who attempts to infiltrate these …
June 23, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl and Fentanyl-Related Substance

January 23, 2023
… Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl and Fentanyl-Related Substance January 23, 2023 San Francisco …
January 23, 2023
DOCUMENT

Fentanyl in Chicago – By the Numbers

October 18, 2019
Publication
… Fentanyl in Chicago – By the Numbers Publication … Division (CFD) conducted a study of all exhibits containing fentanyl and/or fentanyl-related substances (FRS) acquired …
October 18, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Selling the Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of User; Longest Sentence to Date

February 14, 2022
… Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Selling the Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of User; Longest Sentence to … sold Gallagher pills on February 5, 2019. When agents arrested Springfield, they found counterfeit oxycontin pills …
February 14, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA National Rx Take Back Social Media Campaign

September 22, 2025
… thumbnail images and then right-click and "Save As..."   2025 Take Back X Post (October)                   2025 Take Back X Post (Octubre) SPANISH   ENGLISH            …        Download this graphic (JPG | 299 KB) FACEBOOK  2025 Take Back Facebook Post ( Octubre )               …
September 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Sinaloa Cartel Senior Lieutenant Pleads Guilty

November 19, 2025
… Sinaloa Cartel Senior Lieutenant Pleads Guilty November 19, 2025 Phoenix Contact Info Contact Us 571-362-5600 (571) … Agent in Charge Cheri Oz.  “DEA will continue to target and arrest top cartel members in our relentless pursuit of … RELEASE NUMBER:           2025-163_Tapia-Quintero Arrests/Convictions - Major Drug Trafficking Guilty Plea …
November 19, 2025
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Guatemalan National and Malden Man Indicted for Distributing Cocaine

June 01, 2025
… and Malden Man Indicted for Distributing Cocaine June 01, 2025 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) … were charged by criminal complaint in February 2025. Castillo was ordered held pending further proceedings … sell a kilogram of cocaine to an undercover. Castillo was arrested when he allegedly handed the kilogram of cocaine to …
June 01, 2025

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