PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… from the pain and suffering of our people.  Along with our law enforcement partners, DEA is committed to safeguarding … communities with deadly drugs, including opioids, heroin, fentanyl, meth and cocaine, are often the same criminals …
October 20, 2020
DOCUMENT

DOJ and DEA Announce Charges against Chapitos

April 14, 2023
DEA Administrator Remarks
… “The Chapitos pioneered the manufacture and trafficking of fentanyl – the deadliest drug threat our country has ever …
April 14, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

St. Louis Man Sentenced for his Role in Drug-Trafficking Ring

March 26, 2021
… StLouisDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Ring distributed 20,000 fentanyl pills per week in St. Louis ST. LOUIS – U.S. … to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl. Beginning in 2016, the Drug Enforcement …
March 26, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

New York Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Drug Conspiracy

December 14, 2021
… role in a drug distribution conspiracy involving heroin, fentanyl and cocaine. Wilkin Cedano, 37, of Brooklyn, N.Y., … grams or more of heroin, cocaine and 40 grams or more of fentanyl. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor …
December 14, 2021
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Join the Fight to Save Lives

February 25, 2025
… Lives In November 2024, the DEA Museum’s traveling Faces of Fentanyl memorial exhibit was on display for artists to see … 1,000 photos sent to DEA from families of those lost to fentanyl.   After learning more about DEA’s campaign, …
February 25, 2025
DOCUMENT

Responding to America's Overdose Crisis: An Examination of Legislation to Build Upon the SUPPORT Act

June 23, 2023
Testimony
… in our nation’s history. This is because one drug—illicit fentanyl—has transformed the criminal landscape. Illicit fentanyl is exceptionally cheap to make, exceptionally easy …
June 23, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Six Members of St. Louis Drug Ring Linked to Murders Plead Guilty

May 10, 2023
… to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess … in furtherance of drug trafficking. Lee obtained bulk fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine from Juan Jose …
May 10, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

‘Avengers’ actor Jeremy Renner joins forces with 750 students for purposeful Northern Nevada Opioid Youth Summit

September 27, 2024
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … drug poisonings are related to synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl; methamphetamine and other synthetic stimulants are …
September 27, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged Member of Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Extradited to El Paso

July 01, 2025
… 54, allegedly engaged in a conspiracy to import heroin and fentanyl from Mexico to destinations in Texas, Oklahoma, … Department’s Office of International Affairs worked with law enforcement partners in Mexico to secure the arrest and …
July 01, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Laundering $5.4 million

June 27, 2025
… quantity of drugs, including approximately 3 kilograms of fentanyl, 52.77 kilograms of cocaine, 7,078.63 kilograms of … of DEA’s Louisville Division.  “I want to thank all of our law enforcement partners in this case and commend them for … from the sale of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl in U.S. neighborhoods and communities,” said …
June 27, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Associate Of Violent Gang Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Prison For Drug Distribution And Firearms Offenses

June 01, 2025
… 571-362-9171 Defendant previously convicted of heroin and fentanyl offenses BOSTON – A Brockton man associated with … its reputation. In February 2022, Depina was recorded by law enforcement as he sold approximately 58 grams of cocaine … for possession with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl in Plymouth Superior Court, for which he was …
June 01, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Four Defendants Arrested on Charges They Conspired to Illegally Obtain and Distribute Oxycodone Out of a Pharmacy in Warren County

February 24, 2021
… Pa In addition, Santiago is charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking (3rd Degree), and Santiago, Miller and Vickers … and addiction can lead to the transition to heroin and fentanyl use and overdose,” said Special Agent in Charge of … to the cheaper and deadlier alternatives of heroin and fentanyl.”   “Prescription drug abuse is a major driver of …
February 24, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Boston Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Conspiracy

February 18, 2025
… Over 500 grams of cocaine, cocaine base (crack cocaine) and fentanyl, as well as over 20,000 doses of drug-laced paper … of H-Block have a history of violent confrontation with law enforcement, including an incident in 2015 when a member …
February 18, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Announces Major Results in Operation Angels Envy

May 26, 2021
… Cartel,” said Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman. “Our law enforcement community must continue to fight this … and I am glad that we have such dedicated partners in our law enforcement profession that put their lives on the line … crates to move ton quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and other drugs across the country; and their …
May 26, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

18 Charged with Meth Trafficking in Indiana

May 03, 2022
…   82 pounds of methamphetamine, approximately 1,750 fentanyl pills, approximately 35 grams of fentanyl, approximately one kilogram of cocaine, … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. An …
May 03, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Buffalo man charged with selling drugs that led to a death faces life in prison

May 13, 2020
… a/k/a Unc, 44, of Buffalo, NY, with distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and acetyl fentanyl causing death; conspiracy to possess with intent to …
May 13, 2020
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Video Gallery

May 16, 2025
… Week Archived DEA Administrator Testifies on the Illicit Fentanyl Threat. February 15, 2023 Administrator Milgram … "Operation Overdrive" 020822 Administrator Anne Milgram - Fentanyl and Prevention PSA Administrator Anne Milgram - Fentanyl and Prevention PSA National Fentanyl Awareness Day …
May 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Rochester Drug Conspiracy Leader Going to Prison for More than 17 Years

September 22, 2023
… intent to distribute, and distribute, 400 grams of more of fentanyl, for his role as the leader of a large and … 30, 2020, Gonzalez-Rivera conspired with others to sell fentanyl. Gonzalez-Rivera’s role in the conspiracy included …
September 22, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Prince William Drug Dealer Sentenced for Causing Multiple Overdoses

January 30, 2023
… 30 years in prison for distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury, and … sentenced today to 30 years in prison for distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury, and …
January 30, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Investigations Result In The Prosecution Of Multiple Defendants

March 22, 2018
… by doctors and the illegal distribution of heroin and fentanyl on our streets.” The United States faces the … prescription painkillers, heroin, and synthetic drugs like fentanyl. For Americans under the age of 50, drug overdoses … 16, 2018, Corey Green was charged with distribution of fentanyl resulting in the death of a Fallbrook man. Two days …
March 22, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA ‘One Pill Can Kill’ Campaign Championed by NFL Alumni Health

February 04, 2025
… and the game plan simple:  understand the dangers of fentanyl and synthetic drugs and use your voice to help … Back.         “Our future generation is under attack.  Fentanyl is killing Americans across the country, including …
February 04, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Enters Esports Arena with 'One Pill Can Kill Game Over Tournament'

January 30, 2024
… In a groundbreaking move to address the nation's escalating fentanyl crisis, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) … aimed to educate a critical age group about the dangers of fentanyl and fake pills.  With an overwhelming 97% of …
January 30, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Releases New Tip Line to Encourage Information on Drug Kingpin Operating Throughout Colorado

January 17, 2024
… to traffic and distribute large quantities of counterfeit fentanyl pills. This rise in fentanyl pill trafficking has fueled a dramatic increase in …
January 17, 2024
STORY

The Overdose Crisis in the DMV

February 17, 2021
Fentanyl Opioids
… So many people in our area get hooked on opioids such as fentanyl, oxycodone, morphine, and heroin. Even … a 14.5% jump from prior year. The deadliest of all--fentanyl--a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent …
February 17, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Brings Its “One Pill Can Kill Game Over” Tournament to New England for a First-of-Its-Kind Event

May 29, 2024
… platform to help educate young people about the dangers of fentanyl. Twenty-two teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18 … across the region to take an innovative new approach to fentanyl outreach and awareness.  With an overwhelming 97% …
May 29, 2024
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Teacher Resources

August 25, 2025
… Use the information and resources below to get smart about fentanyl and fake pills, then share what you have learned … with your students. Unmasking Counterfeit Pills Fight for Fentanyl Awareness Fentapills - You Need to Know Factsheets …
August 25, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

WANTED: REWARD OF UP TO $5 MILLION

January 22, 2025
… Yip selling illicit synthetic opioids, like U-47700, and fentanyl precursor chemicals, like 4-ANPP, between 2015 and … 4-ANPP from Yip’s companies.  The parties agreed that the fentanyl precursor would be shipped to a location in the United States.  The customer intended for the fentanyl precursor to then be smuggled into Mexico, where it …
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Encourages Conversations on Dangers of Drugs and Social Media as Students Return to School

August 19, 2025
… in Missouri removed nearly 10.7 million deadly doses of fentanyl, enough to kill every person in both Missouri and Kansas. DEA seizures of fentanyl powder in Missouri have surpassed the total seized …
August 19, 2025
DOCUMENT

Administrator Anne Milgram Delivers Opening Statement Before the House Committee on Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee

May 07, 2024
DEA Administrator Remarks
… Subcommittee for inviting me to testify today on National Fentanyl Awareness Day.  It is appropriate that on National Fentanyl Awareness Day, that I am given the opportunity to …
May 07, 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION

Count Test

December 19, 2022
… Count Test DEA Seized Record Number of Fentanyl Pills in 2022 Fentanyl Pills Seized + 50600000 Fentanyl Powder Seized + lbs. 10800 …
December 19, 2022