PRESS RELEASE

Three Business Owners Charged with Wiring Drug Trafficking Money to Mexico

September 22, 2022
… Banda, Carbajal, and Leal-Martinez are citizens of Mexico unlawfully present in the United States, says the detention … of Honduras residing in Kansas City, Mo., Jennifer S. Lawson, 35, of Buckner, Mo.; Felton Stone Jr., 45, Donald R. … defendants in various counts of distributing heroin and fentanyl, distributing methamphetamine, possessing …
September 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

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

November 02, 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 02, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

‘Kilo Weight Dealer’ Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Federal Prison

April 25, 2025
… Island-based conspiracy that trafficked crack cocaine and fentanyl. According to information presented to the court, … East Providence Police Department. Drug Trafficking Cocaine Fentanyl On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
April 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

New Jersey Pharmacy Admits Illegal Distribution of Prescription Opioids and Kickback Scheme

August 03, 2022
… it with conspiring to illegally distribute prescription fentanyl and giving kickbacks to healthcare providers. Dunn … addictive and dangerous transmucosal immediate release fentanyl (TIRF) medications. Dunn Meadow had contracts with …
August 03, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Six Defendants Indicted for Meth Conspiracy, Illegal Firearms

July 07, 2023
… with the intent to distribute, one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute, one count of … Trafficking Guns/Weapons OCDETF/Task Force Methamphetamine Fentanyl On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
July 07, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Nixa Physician Pleads Guilty to Making a False Statement Related to Healthcare and Conspiracy

December 08, 2021
… statement to Medicare to obtain insurance coverage for a fentanyl prescription and to conspiring with others to use … yesterday, Halley admitted that he prescribed Subsys, a fentanyl spray manufactured by Insys Therapeutics, to a …
December 08, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Justice Department files lawsuit against Creve Coeur pharmacist for Controlled Substances Act violations

February 24, 2021
… of routinely filling prescriptions for Subsys, an oral fentanyl spray, which is subject to heightened FDA … Fraud Control Unit. Pharmaceuticals/Pharmacists/Physicians Fentanyl On …
February 24, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

St. Louis County dentist sentenced to 18 months after issuing illegal prescriptions for opioid narcotic drugs

February 05, 2020
… Ultimately, E.A. died at her home during July, 2018 of a fentanyl overdose, although Dr. Seyer did not prescribe fentanyl to E.A.  Further, in the plea agreement, Dr. Seyer …
February 05, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Federal jury convicts two men of cocaine conspiracy spanning from Houston to Buffalo

September 02, 2020
… recovered 177 grams of cocaine, 344 grams of butyryryl fentanyl, two empty Intex Inflatable Furniture boxes, … the trial of the case. Arrests/Convictions - Major Cocaine Fentanyl On On …
September 02, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Arizona Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

March 10, 2025
… in Maldonado's backpack, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, psychedelic mushrooms, and marijuana. … Seizures (Drugs/Property) Synthetic drugs Methamphetamine Fentanyl Heroin Marijuana (Cannabis) Off On Press Release …
March 10, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Indictment Charges Waterbury Men with Drug and Gun Offenses

October 29, 2024
… 700 grams of cocaine, approximately 300 grams of fentanyl, drug processing and packaging materials, a money … Natasha M. Freismuth. Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons Cocaine Fentanyl On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
October 29, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

One Conversation Spins into Multiple Presentations for Omaha Community Outreach Specialist

September 03, 2024
… ready with questions, curious as to why Cartels would add fentanyl to other drugs and what to look for on their … the Division on X (@DEAOmahaDiv) and Instagram (deaomaha). Fentanyl Awareness One Pill Can Kill Outreach/Drug …
September 03, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison For Firearm And Drug Offenses

March 07, 2024
… serial number, ammunition, bags of cocaine, cocaine base, fentanyl, cutting agents, a digital scale, a blender and a … . Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons OCDETF/Task Force Cocaine Fentanyl On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
March 07, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Three Indian River County Residents Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking

November 16, 2023
… operation to purchase cocaine, methamphetamine (meth), fentanyl, and other illegal substances from individuals in … Twitter at @DEAMIAMIDIV Drug Trafficking Methamphetamine Fentanyl On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
November 16, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Previously Convicted Felon Caught on Snapchat Pleads Guilty to Firearm And Drug Offenses

October 04, 2023
… millimeter ammunition, bags of cocaine, cocaine base, and fentanyl, cutting agents, a digital scale, blender and a … Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons OCDETF/Task Force Cocaine Fentanyl On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
October 04, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

East Hartford Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Multiple Gun and Drug Offenses

September 20, 2023
… another loaded 9mm handgun, and distribution quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and crack. On April 20, 2023, Gay pleaded … Collins and Brendan J. Keefe. Drug Trafficking Guns/Weapons Fentanyl Cocaine Marijuana (Cannabis) On On Press Release …
September 20, 2023
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Henrico Man Sentenced on Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges

February 22, 2023
… approximately 132 grams of cocaine, 9 grams of heroin and fentanyl mix, 29 fake Oxycodone “M30” pills that contained fentanyl and 28 red and green tablets that contained …
February 22, 2023
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Rhode Island man sentenced to 179 months for trafficking heroin into Southeastern Connecticut

August 05, 2019
… including two overdose deaths involving a heroin and fentanyl mix that occurred in January 2016. The … ###     Heroin Fentanyl On …
August 05, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Federal grand jury adds two new charges resulting in death against Carrizo Springs doctor

October 25, 2019
… substances – including hydrocodone, oxycodone and fentanyl – to patients outside the bounds of accepted … this case on behalf of the government. Prescription Drugs Fentanyl Oxycodone On …
October 25, 2019
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DEA Leadership

November 28, 2025
… his confirmation by the United States Senate. A veteran law enforcement leader with more than 31 years of public … Administrator Dan brings more than 37 years of federal law enforcement experience, built from the ground up in DEA … sheriffs, police chiefs, and agency leaders to confront the fentanyl crisis and drive coordinated enforcement efforts …
November 28, 2025
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February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

Fact of Fake Series

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EST)
Omaha, NE
Jewish Family Services and the Jewish Federation of Omaha are proud to bring in presenters from the Set Me Free Project and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for an informative lecture series open to middle school students, high school students and parents. Talks on each topic will be offered at...
PRESS RELEASE

National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in Charges against 601 Individuals Responsible for over $2 Billion in Fraud Losses

June 28, 2018
… DCIS, IRS-CI, Department of Labor, other various federal law enforcement agencies, and State Medicaid Fraud Control … to prevent and deter fraud and enforce current anti-fraud laws around the country.  The Medicare Fraud Strike Force … in a conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl. In the District of South Dakota, two defendants …
June 28, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Tangipahoa Parish Man Sentenced For Violating Federal Controlled Substances Act

December 10, 2025
… to distribute, and possess with intent to distribute, fentanyl and methamphetamine throughout the Tangipahoa … (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
December 10, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Cranston Man Sentenced for Producing and Trafficking an “Astronomical” Quantity of Methamphetamine-Laced Pills

November 20, 2025
… Sok also possessed a mixture and substance containing fentanyl.  Additionally, federal law enforcement agents seized five pill presses and various …
November 20, 2025
Jesus Antonio Felix Cortez
FUGITIVE

Jesus Antonio Felix Cortez

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: POSSESSION WITH THE INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE FENTANYL
Yajing Li
FUGITIVE

Yajing Li

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: CONSPIRACY TO MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTE FENTANYL; CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE A LISTED CHEMICAL; CONSPIRACY TO IMPORT LISTED CHEMICAL; DISTRIBUTION OF LISTED CHEMICAL FOR IMPORTATION; DISTRIBUTION OF LISTED CHEMICAL FOR MANUFACTURE INTO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Xuening Gao
FUGITIVE

Xuening Gao

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: CONSPIRACY TO MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTE FENTANYL; CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE A LISTED CHEMICAL; CONSPIRACY TO IMPORT LISTED CHEMICAL; DISTRIBUTION OF LISTED CHEMICAL FOR IMPORTATION; DISTRIBUTION OF LISTED CHEMICAL FOR MANUFACTURE INTO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Guang Zhou Gao
FUGITIVE

Guang Zhou Gao

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: CONSPIRACY TO MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTE FENTANYL; CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE A LISTED CHEMICAL; CONSPIRACY TO IMPORT LISTED CHEMICAL; DISTRIBUTION OF LISTED CHEMICAL FOR IMPORTATION; DISTRIBUTION OF LISTED CHEMICAL FOR MANUFACTURE INTO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 20, 2021
… to addiction. Working in close partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 7,000 … where they are converted to dangerous substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine and then pressed into pills. …
October 20, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Bringing Cocaine to Kansas City from Texas

June 07, 2024
… ounce of cocaine, $30 per pill (approximately 0.1 grams) of fentanyl, and $200 per ounce of marijuana. Harris is one of 29 defendants charged in this case. More than 200 law enforcement officers participated in an operation in …
June 07, 2024