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Combined Federal and State Investigation in Idaho Leads to Arrests in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… “DEA stands with our partners in the Idaho State Police and law enforcement around the state to stop criminals and hold … During these investigations and arrests, federal and state law enforcement officers seized over 30 pounds of … of outstanding partnerships and teamwork between local law enforcement in the Magic Valley, the Idaho State Police, …
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South Georgia Physician Sentenced to Prison after Admitting Conspiracy to Illegally Distribute Drugs

… months in prison after pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Unlawfully Distribute and Dispense Schedule IV Controlled … physician and his co-conspirators violated the law and betrayed the responsibilities of their profession by unlawfully dispensing highly-addictive controlled substances,” …
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Fourteen members of methamphetamine trafficking ring charged with drug conspiracy and related charges

… charged have been arrested by federal, state and local law enforcement, and the remaining seven defendants are … in Charge Murphy. “Because of the unified effort of all law enforcement agencies involved and the subsequent … rise, it is crucial that we continue to team up with our law enforcement counterparts to stem the flow of this …
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Affiliates of notorious white supremacist street gang plead guilty to federal charges

… 2018 on state charges in Spalding County, Ga. “DEA, its law enforcement partners and the U.S. Attorney’s Office … network. I want to thank our federal, state and local law enforcement counterparts who aided in making these … “These guilty pleas are a credit to the hard work of law enforcement agents and prosecutors in bringing charges …
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Final Defendant Sentenced in Prosecution of Middle Georgia Methamphetamine-Trafficking Conspiracy

… in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Field Division. “DEA and its law enforcement partners are committed to protect and serve … effort between DEA, and its local, state and federal law enforcement counterparts.” “Whether it’s in big cities … “Operation Monroe Doctrine demonstrates the success of law enforcement agencies working together to protect these …
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Indiana, California drug-trafficking organizations dismantled

… indicted by a grand jury for charges of drug-trafficking, unlawful use of a communication facility and being a felon in … that the newly formed DEA Terre Haute Office along with our law enforcement partners will utilize all available … case is a great example of how working together with our law enforcement partners, we are able to make progress in …
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Racketeering Indictment Charges Multiple Members Of Detroit’s Seven Mile Bloods Street Gang

… of the Detroit One partnership of local, state and federal law enforcement resulted in the indictment today of 12 more … east side. The indictment also stems from collaborative law enforcement efforts to dismantle the opioid pipeline … Police, with the cooperation of the ATF and DEA. “When law enforcement became aware of the violent gang activity in …
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DEA’s Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take Back Day Being Held Saturday September 27 New Disposal Rules In Effect Next Month Provide For Convenient, Ongoing Disposal Opportunities For Patients’ Unwanted Pharmaceuticals

… and almost 4,000 of its national, tribal, and community law enforcement partners will hold the ninth National … can only be countered by an effective collaboration among law enforcement, the medical community, and the public to …
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111 Arrests Made In Operation "Wild Wild East"

… search and arrest operations involving more than 110 law enforcement officers.  This operation resulted in the … “This operation focused the joint efforts of DEA and our law enforcement partners on those drug dealers who preyed … spreading fear and destruction wherever they go, and we in law enforcement have an obligation to put a stop to those …
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139 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of Caguas

… Public Housing Project in order to avoid detection by law enforcement.  The defendants and their co-conspirators … for the District of Puerto Rico. “Federal and local law enforcement agencies remain committed to using every … in our community requires a commitment by federal and local law enforcement to combat illegal drug trade and the …
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DEA Columbia District Office Heads Up Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, September 27, 2014

… are partnering with national, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, as well as community coalition … one of example how DEA is working hand-in-hand with its law enforcement and community partners in an effort to stem …
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DEA Charlotte District Office Heads Up Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, September 27, 2014

… are partnering with national, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, as well as community coalition … one of example how DEA is working hand-in-hand with its law enforcement and community partners in an effort to stem …
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DEA Nashville District Office Heads Up Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, September 27, 2014

… are partnering with national, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, as well as community coalition … one of example how DEA is working hand-in-hand with its law enforcement and community partners in an effort to stem …
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DEA Atlanta Divisional Office Heads Up Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, September 27, 2014

… is partnering with national, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, as well as community coalition … one of example how DEA is working hand-in-hand with its law enforcement and community partners in an effort to stem …
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DEA Along With Manhattan, Brooklyn, And Miami U.S. Attorneys Announce Extradition Of Colombian Narcotics Kingpin

… to the cooperative efforts of our Colombian and U.S. law enforcement counterparts, Barrera’s criminal career is … his alleged crimes, and we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners, both here and abroad, to prosecute …  It also reflects the hard work and perseverance of our law enforcement partners - both at home and abroad - whose …
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Leader Of Major Drug Trafficking Ring And Seven Co-Conspirators Sentenced To Prison

… remain fugitives. Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement also seized approximately $750,000 in U.S. … The conspiracy began to unravel when, in November 2013, law enforcement in Gulfport, Mississippi stopped the vehicle … making today’s announcement. “I want to thank the multiple law enforcement agencies in North Carolina and other states …
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Charges 23 Members Of Bronx Drug Trafficking Crew With Distributing Crack Cocaine, Cocaine, Marijuana, MDMA And Oxycodone

… a coordinated operation involving federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, two were in state custody on other … will benefit from this joint federal, local and state law enforcement initiative bringing 23 alleged gang members … living in those neighborhoods. I want to thank our law enforcement partners for continuing to work with this …
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Nurse-Practitioner Indicted On Federal Charges, Accused Of Illegally Distributing Oxycodone

… mill” rather than a medical pain management practice.  Law enforcement executed numerous search warrants involving … that a defendant has committed a violation of criminal laws and every defendant is presumed innocent until, and …
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Operation Dial Tone Dismantles Heroin Trafficking Organization

… of 18 individuals at this point in the investigation.  Law enforcement officers have used a variety of tools during … conspirators as well as the two other major traffickers, law enforcement identified and arrested the Bronx based …
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Bronx-to-Suffolk County Heroin Distribution Network Dismantled Ten Suspects Arraigned On Conspiracy To Distribute Heroin Deer Park Man And His Brother Charged As Major Traffickers

… heroin trafficking organizations are being tracked down by law enforcement - from the drug kingpins secretly selling … are being identified, investigated and dismantled by law enforcement at all levels, continuing our fight against … District Attorney Spota’s office and our partners in law enforcement we were able to dismantle the local …
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Fourteen Plead Guilty In White Plains Federal Court To Participating In Massive Oxycodone And Heroin Conspiracy In And Around Rockland County

… to make a toxic profit off addiction.  Last March, law enforcement combined resources to identify and arrest 14 … pill and heroin abuse is on the rise, but so are law enforcement efforts to stem it.  Thanks to the outstanding work of the DEA and our local law enforcement partners, this operation that helped to fuel …
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DEA Administrator Cole's Statement on 26 Fugitives from Mexico taken into U.S. Custody

August 13, 2025
… them: Abigael "El Cuini" González Valencia, the brother-in-law of CJNG leader "El Mencho” and leader of Los Cuinis, an … DEA and operational coordination between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement. Read DOJ Press Release Off …
August 13, 2025
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Media
June 20, 2019
June 20, 2019

Training for media on hash oil labs

5:00 AM - 7:30 AM (EDT)
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WHAT: The Drug Enforcement Administration and its partners, to include the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, are offering in-depth Hash Oil Lab training to representatives of the media. WHERE: Drug Enforcement Administration, 4560 Viewridge Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123 WHY: Since May 5, 2019...
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Scam Alert

March 28, 2025
… or by official letter. In fact, no legitimate federal law enforcement officer will demand cash or gift cards from … recovery steps, shares information with more than 3,000 law enforcement agencies and takes reports at  …
March 28, 2025
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Community Event
September 10, 2019 - September 12, 2019
September 10, 2019 - September 12, 2019

Operation Pipeline Training Course (3-Day)

12:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EDT)
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Operation Pipeline Training -- Rocky Mount, VA Course Description: This is the basic course of instruction for uniformed patrol officers, detectives, agents, or investigators, covering the fundamental principles of criminal roadway interdiction of passenger and commercial motor vehicles. Course Length: 24 hours Topics Covered: Motor Vehicle Interdiction Hidden Compartments Officer...
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Drug Slang Code Words

May 01, 2017
… Intelligence Report contains information from a variety of law enforcement and open sources. It is designed as a ready reference for law enforcement personnel who are confronted by many of the …
May 01, 2017
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Heroin Cocktail: An Analysis of Pennsylvania Laboratory Drug Seizure Data

February 01, 2018
… adulterants, concealment methods, etc., through analysis of law enforcement and public health information and data, as well as law enforcement source information.  BUL-065-18 Heroin …
February 01, 2018
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Media
November 01, 2019
November 01, 2019

Press event regarding the emerging public health threat of marijuana vaping & 16th annual Red Ribbon Awards Ceremony

2:30 AM - 5:30 AM (EDT)
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WHAT: The DEA and its partners, to include the Office of National Drug Control Policy, County of San Diego Department of Health and Human Services Agency and San Diego County Marijuana Prevention Initiative, will discuss the emerging public health threat of marijuana vaping. The press event will be followed by...
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Key defendant in Operation Snowplow drug trafficking investigation sentenced to two decades in federal prison

… from several Savannah-area residences. On March 5, 2018, law enforcement intercepted a shipment of 25 kilograms of … exchanged for the cocaine. After interdicting the drugs, law enforcement executed a number of search and arrest warrants. In total in this investigation, law enforcement seized approximately 35 kilograms of …
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Environmental Management Programs

March 28, 2025
… for the DEA’s field offices and for state and local law enforcement. DEA administers the program and ensures … (ACS) Program   The ACS Program assists state and local law enforcement with cleanups of methamphetamine clandestine …
March 28, 2025