PRESS RELEASE

Two Albuquerque Men Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking Offenses

December 19, 2023
… possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. … on Dec. 6, 2023, Ramirez allegedly agreed to sell 30,000 fentanyl pills to an undercover detective from the …
December 19, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Baltimore Drug and “Ghost” Gun Trafficker Sentenced

October 19, 2022
… sentenced to 136 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and heroin and for selling two “ghost” guns. … guilty on June 30 to distributing nearly 150 grams of a fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl mixture in the Richmond …
October 19, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Gainesville Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offense

December 07, 2022
… finding Mendoza-Verdugo responsible for 40-400 grams of fentanyl, and one count of possession of a firearm in … Velasquez, conspired to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl pills throughout the Northern District of Florida …
December 07, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Member of New Haven drug ring sentenced to five years in prison

February 25, 2020
… Malbin Rubiera-Herrera, also known as “Chaca,” acquired fentanyl, heroin and cocaine from sources in Connecticut and … that involved the trafficking of kilogram-quantities of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine into Connecticut. The …
February 25, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Hartford drug trafficker sentenced to 78 months in federal prison

October 21, 2019
… years of supervised release, for distributing heroin and fentanyl in Hartford. According to court documents and … an organization that was selling large amounts of heroin, fentanyl and other narcotics in Hartford.  The …
October 21, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Drug dealer sentenced to serve 120 months in prison for distributing narcotics causing overdose

July 10, 2018
… Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 Referred to overdose as “Fentanyl Dance” WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.  - Geoffrey S. Berman, … significant quantities of narcotics, including heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine, in and around Rockland …
July 10, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Chicago resident sentenced to 84 months for possessing heroin with intent to distribute

November 13, 2019
… guilty to this charge on Aug. 19, 2019. On Jan. 31, 2018, law enforcement officers recovered approximately 104 grams of fentanyl-laced heroin during a traffic stop of a vehicle in … individual. During the course of their investigation, law enforcement determined that McGee transported the heroin …
November 13, 2019
STORY

New, Dangerous Synthetic Opioid in D.C., Emerging in Tri-State Area

June 01, 2022
… D.C. metropolitan area that is as dangerous and deadly as fentanyl. This week, the DEA Washington Division brought … Much more potent than heroin and morphine (similar to fentanyl), ISO is being mixed into and marketed as other … laboratories have seen this drug mixed into heroin and/or fentanyl (and marketed as common street drugs) with deadly …
June 01, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION

One Pill Can Kill Images

January 22, 2025
… to download the full image Back of 30mg Fake Oxycodone with Fentanyl Click to download the full image Front of 30mg Fake Oxycodone with Fentanyl Click to download the full image 30mg Fake …
January 22, 2025
DOCUMENT

Synthesis and Characterization of Benzoylfentanyl and Benzoylbenzylfentanyl. Microgram Journal 2018; 15(1-4):1-8.

January 01, 2018
Microgram
… Microgram Journal 2018; 15(1-4):1-8. Benzoyl-Fentanyls-Casale.pdf On …
January 01, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Bolsters Fight Against Opioid Crisis With 250 Additional Task Force Officers

March 26, 2018
… coordination and cooperation with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the U.S. Historically, DEA task … prescription painkillers, heroin, and synthetic drugs like fentanyl. Opioids were responsible for approximately 42,000 …
March 26, 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION

Partner Toolbox

July 11, 2025
… Criminal Drug Networks Are Flooding the U.S. with Deadly Fentanyl Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth Graphics Banners Download Pull-Up Banner …
July 11, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Essex County Man Admits Drug Conspiracy and Distribution of Crack

April 27, 2021
… Jersey. From at least February 2019 through February 2020, law enforcement officers investigated individuals that … surveillance, and the analysis of telephone records, law enforcement officers determined that numerous … and did actually distribute narcotics, including heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and cocaine base, in and around Stephen …
April 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Suburban Chicago Man Charged with Trafficking Firearms and Drugs

February 20, 2025
… to whom he sold the guns and drugs was an undercover law enforcement officer, the charges allege. During the … Texas to Bolingbrook, Illinois. Law enforcement also seized fentanyl and cocaine from a storage facility used by Jacobo …
February 20, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Concord Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

June 04, 2021
… on March 4, 2020, an individual who was cooperating with law enforcement agents arranged to conduct a methamphetamine … of Cady’s person revealed approximately seven grams of fentanyl.  Over $8,000 in cash was found in Cady’s vehicle … investigation demonstrates the strength of collaborative law enforcement efforts in New Hampshire.”  “Armed drug …
June 04, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged Mexican drug dealer extradited to Southern District of Illinois

November 19, 2018
… evidence of the partnership between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement officials to bring narcotic traffickers to … of an international partnership where U.S. and Mexican law enforcement officials are a unified force committed to … of the drugs to Mexico. “We are seeing record heroin and fentanyl deaths throughout the St. Louis metro region and …
November 19, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Undercover Operation Nabs Heroin Dealer In Elizabeth, NJ

April 12, 2018
… County Prosecutor’s Office Detective. On April 11, 2018, law enforcement officers executed search warrants at … approximately 30 glassines of packaged suspected Heroin/Fentanyl, and a small quantity of Crack-Cocaine, with a …
April 12, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Bridgeport Man Charged With Distributing Carfentanil

June 15, 2017
… more potent than morphine and 100 times more potent than fentanyl, which is itself 50 times more potent than heroin.  … in court documents, on two occasions in March and May 2017, law enforcement coordinated controlled purchases of heroin … at predetermined locations in Bridgeport.  On May 24, 2017, law enforcement conducted a controlled purchase of three …
June 15, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Los Angeles Man Pleads Guilty to Kern Valley Prison-Based Drug Conspiracy

September 03, 2025
… and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, two counts of distributing methamphetamine, and one count of distributing fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant and Drug Enforcement …
September 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Four Defendants Arrested, Charged with Selling Drugs and Guns in the Medina, NY

November 23, 2022
… in two separate criminal complaints with selling cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and firearms in the Medina, NY, … a total of 14 controlled purchases, to include cocaine and fentanyl, and three firearms.  Ebony and Nasir Shine and …
November 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Reminds Families to Discuss the Dangers of Drugs Before Students Return to School

August 01, 2022
… Dakota 571-387-4625 NE-SD.Diversion.registration@dea.gov Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Seizures Remain High in … like marshmallows from cereal and fake pills laced with fentanyl made to look like Xanax, Adderall, Oxy and other …
August 01, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

February 28, 2024
… possession with intent to distribute 40 grams and more of fentanyl and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug … information from a citizen that Kerr was a supplier of fentanyl. The citizen called Kerr and set up a time and …
February 28, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking

March 01, 2023
… today to conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine According … a co-conspirator sold counterfeit pressed pills containing fentanyl to a Fairfax County Police Department confidential … officers recovered 999 counterfeit pressed pills containing fentanyl, approximately 723 grams of methamphetamine, over …
March 01, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Four Men Charged After DEA & Phoenix Police Seize Large Quantities of Fake Pills & Methamphetamine

February 23, 2022
… Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas 375,000 Fake M30 Fentanyl Pills, 190 Pounds of Meth, Heroin, Cocaine & 7 … in the distribution large quantities of fake M30 pills, fentanyl powder, methamphetamine and heroin in the greater …
February 23, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Annapolis Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Charges

September 30, 2022
… 571-362-2476 WashingtonDiversionOutreach@dea.gov Law Enforcement Seized Over $30,000 in Drug Proceeds in … guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, PCP, and cocaine.  He was sentenced to 10 …
September 30, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… @DEAPhiladelphia Thomas Hodnett Domestic Pennsylvania and Delaware Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Frank J. … 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
PRESS RELEASE

Vermont Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine and Cocaine in New Hampshire

July 25, 2023
… Vermont man was sentenced in federal court in Concord for unlawfully possessing quantities of methamphetamine and … of methamphetamine, 98.66 grams of cocaine, 10.5 grams of fentanyl, three loaded firearms, assorted loose ammunition, …
July 25, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Birmingham Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Heroin That Killed Cullman Man, Injured Another

August 23, 2017
… to feed their addictions,” Hamilton said. “DEA and our law enforcement partners will continue to make it a priority … a very loud message that if you are dealing in heroin or fentanyl, we are coming for you and will bring you to justice. Enforcement of drug-trafficking laws is a top priority of the Department of Justice and we …
August 23, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect thousands of pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products during the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 04, 2019
… the October 2019 Take Back event.    DEA, along with its law enforcement partners, has now collected nearly 12.7 … at over 200 collection sites statewide supported by both law enforcement and non-law enforcement partners of the DEA … are from opioids such as prescription drugs, heroin, and fentanyl. Since many new heroin users begin their journey …
November 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Three Additional Members of Heroin Drug Trafficking Organization Plead Guilty

May 30, 2018
… to the defendants’ plea agreements, in March 2016, law enforcement received an anonymous tip about a heroin … in Kissimmee and seized 2.8 kilograms of heroin laced with fentanyl, along with a brick/kilogram press; a heat sealer; …
May 30, 2018