PRESS RELEASE

Brooklyn Man Sentenced To Nearly Six Years In Prison For Role In Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving Over 50 Kilograms Of Cocaine

May 23, 2024
… an investigation began into a DTO trafficking cocaine and fentanyl in Boston and Taunton. Intercepted communications … inside his car – back to New York but was intercepted by law enforcement.  Hernandez-Rodriguez is the ninth defendant … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Drug Trafficking OCDETF/Task Force Cocaine On On Press …
May 23, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Darknet Drug Vendor Pleads Guilty to Distributing Illicit Prescription Drugs

August 04, 2021
… narcotics on a Darknet market. Beginning in July 2020, law enforcement began investigating Roberts by conducting a … and distribution of controlled substances, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other opioids. ## Dark Web- …
August 04, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Halifax County Man Sentenced to More than Eight Years on Federal Drug Charges

January 24, 2024
… said U.S. Attorney Michael Easley.  “We are partnering with law enforcement to stop this cycle by investigating and … conviction is a result of our strong partnership with local law enforcement, who are working tirelessly to keep their … informant. Ussery was identified as a regular dealer of fentanyl and methamphetamine in the community who worked …
January 24, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Lowell Gang Member Pleads Guilty in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracies

September 12, 2023
… scheduled sentencing for Dec. 14, 2023.  In August 2018, law enforcement began investigating OFC in response to a … kilograms of MDMA, 513 grams of heroin, and 169 grams of Fentanyl; $177,591 in cash; and seven firearms. In May 2021, … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Drug Trafficking Money Laundering OCDETF/Task Force …
September 12, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 19, 2020
… order to maintain the safety of all participants and local law enforcement.     “The initiative – now in its tenth year … our continued dedication to combat the prescription pill, fentanyl and heroin epidemic of substance abuse and … DEA also encourages the public to reach out to their local law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug …
October 19, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications

November 01, 2021
… PHOENIX – The DEA Phoenix Field Division, along with our law enforcement and community partners collected 9,032 … nationwide, DEA and its more than 4,200 state and local law enforcement partners came together to help the public … where they are converted to dangerous substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine and then pressed into pills. …
November 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in Nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic

November 01, 2021
… Ky. – The Drug Enforcement Administration, along with its law enforcement partners, has removed close to 745,000 … nationwide, DEA and its more than 4,200 state and local law enforcement partners came together to help the public … where they are converted to dangerous substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine and then pressed into pills. …
November 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic

November 01, 2021
… – The Drug Enforcement Administration, along with its law enforcement partners, has removed close to 745,000 … nationwide, DEA and its more than 4,200 state and local law enforcement partners came together to help the public … where they are converted to dangerous substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine and then pressed into pills. …
November 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian Veterinarian Charged In Drug Conspiracy Extradited To New York

May 01, 2018
… for drug concealment, or nowadays pushing lethal amounts of fentanyl onto our streets. This week, the veterinarian … Office Eastern District of New York, our international law enforcement partners and DEA offices in Madrid, Bogota … various methods to conceal the narcotics from detection by law enforcement. In addition to human couriers transporting …
May 01, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Former Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegally Prescribing Pain Medication

May 14, 2015
… illegally. To combat opioid addiction, DEA and our law enforcement partners are committed to identifying and … wrote prescriptions for narcotic pain medications, such as fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone, for … be warned, we will prosecute to the fullest extent of the law.”    The defendant was arrested in January 2011 along …
May 14, 2015
DRUG FACT SHEET

Synthetic Opioids

January 25, 2025
Synthetic Opioids
Synthetic opioids are substances that are synthesized in a laboratory and that act on the same targets in the brain as natural opioids (e.g., morphine and codeine) to produce analgesic (pain relief) effects. In contrast, natural opioids are naturally occurring substances extracted from the seed pod of certain varieties of...
January 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Accused Major Trafficker Indicted in Kidnappings and Assaults Linked to an Alleged Drug-Related Dispute

December 14, 2023
… demonstrates the commitment of federal, state and local law enforcement to assuring that those responsible are held … in the seizure of over four kilograms (nine pounds) of fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and para-fluorofentanyl, drug …
December 14, 2023
LANDING PAGE

Step Up. Speak Out. Fight Back

June 27, 2025
… seizures, to how early you should talk to your kids about fentanyl and explained how traffickers use popular social … power of the media, to bring attention to the dangers of fentanyl. 4057.jpg 4095.jpg 4129.jpg 4131.jpg 4147.jpg …
June 27, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Gang Member Sentenced to 40 years for Role in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Operation

August 21, 2025
… role in multi-kilogram drug seizures, including heroin and fentanyl at the Laredo port of entry, cocaine in … those who bring poison to our country.” On Nov. 24, 2020, law enforcement attempted a traffic stop on Monzon after … red lights and stop signs, and eventually crashed into a law enforcement vehicle. Authorities discovered 15 …
August 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Virginia Drug Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Multi-State Drug Conspiracy and Distribution

July 11, 2022
… 97.32 grams of heroin with trace amounts of caffeine and fentanyl to a confidential informant in exchange for … Knighton also sold cocaine.  Beginning on April 4, 2019, law enforcement officers intercepted Knighton’s phone calls …
July 11, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Indiana Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Drug Trafficking, Gun Crimes

August 25, 2025
… of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Ellis was … and found a loaded gun with a large capacity magazine, fentanyl pills, methamphetamine pills, marijuana, and a …
August 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Bronx Man Indicted as a Major Trafficker Following Seizure of 110 Pounds of Cocaine from Tractor-Trailer in Virginia

March 01, 2022
… a crime-fighting unit comprising federal, state and local law enforcement agencies supported by the New York/New … deaths. This success demonstrates that collaboration among law enforcement agencies is a powerful tool against … Drug trends indicate that dealers are mixing cocaine with fentanyl, leading to users unknowingly, and some knowingly, …
March 01, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Albany Doctor Admits to Violating the Controlled Substance Act

August 09, 2021
… while under the influence of ketamine; and • Prescribing fentanyl strips for a patient who had ongoing substance abuse problems and ultimately died of fentanyl intoxication. The DEA suspended Dr. Bruni’s DEA …
August 09, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Man and woman arrested, charged with obstruction involving overdose heroin death

November 14, 2019
… the cause of death determined to be acute intoxication with fentanyl. On Dec. 29, 2018, defendant Toth denied handing … Toth also stated he did not know who provided the deadly fentanyl to the man at Snyder Industries. Investigators …
November 14, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Gang Member Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison on Racketeering Charge and Related Crimes

March 11, 2024
… (RICO) conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine and possessing a firearm in furtherance … Edmonds possessed with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl, and possessed a firearm in furtherance of that …
March 11, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Two men plead guilty to roles in large multi-drug trafficking conspiracy across Hampton Roads Virginia

February 06, 2020
… base, Mackie also trafficked in a mixture of heroin and fentanyl. Mackie used one co-conspirator’s home in York County to manufacture heroin/fentanyl pills for distribution. These pills were pressed to …
February 06, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Hartford Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Offense

December 14, 2023
… cocaine, marijuana, heroin, synthetic opioid films, fentanyl pills disguised as oxycodone, MDMA, drug packaging … who was found in possession of distribution quantities of fentanyl and crack cocaine, and approximately $1,000 in …
December 14, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Illinois Man Convicted of Drugs, Weapons Offenses

December 02, 2022
… Heroin Count 5: Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl Count 6: Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of … methamphetamine; 40 grams of a substance containing heroin, fentanyl, and Xylazine; and another digital scale. In …
December 02, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Supports Healthy, Drug-free Lives with 2022 Red Ribbon Campaign

October 25, 2022
… Anne Milgram. “Education around the dangers of fentanyl and fake pills is more important than ever.  I … digital resources to address the dangers associated with fentanyl and fake pills as part of Operation Prevention. … equip students in grades 9–12 with an understanding of what fentanyl and fake pills are and why they are so harmful to …
October 25, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Thirteen defendants charged in cross-bay drug trafficking conspiracy

August 07, 2019
… Bridge to distribute heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl in the Tenderloin SAN FRANCISCO – United States … describes numerous alleged seizures of heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine from houses where the …
August 07, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Riverside County Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking 44 Kilograms of Cocaine and 10 Kilograms of Heroin

April 02, 2025
… According to court documents, Perez was pulled over by law enforcement officers while driving north on Interstate 5 … Seizures (Drugs/Property) Synthetic drugs Heroin Cocaine Fentanyl Ketamine Off On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
April 02, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Atlantic County Man Admits Role in Drug Distribution Scheme

October 05, 2022
… executed at co-defendant Ricardo Clavijo’s residence, where law enforcement authorities encountered Clavijo and … Authorities found 4.3 kilograms of heroin, 5.5 kilograms of fentanyl, 10.8 kilograms of cocaine, drug packaging …
October 05, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Passaic County man sentenced to 70 months in prison for participation in heroin conspiracy

November 23, 2020
… and the analysis of telephone call detail records, law enforcement determined that from at least September 2018 … conspired to distribute narcotics, including heroin and fentanyl. In addition to the prison term, Judge Martinotti …
November 23, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… 434 kilograms of methamphetamine since 2017, and New Jersey law enforcement has seen a 512% increase in methamphetamine … found in poly-drug loads, alongside cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.   Methamphetamine On …
February 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Lafayette man sentenced to nearly 13 years for drug and gun charges

August 14, 2018
… parishes that took place from April 2017 to August 2017. Law enforcement agents found Collett in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine, LSD, tablets containing fentanyl, MDMA, heroin, cocaine, a mixture and substance …
August 14, 2018