PRESS RELEASE

Samuel Velasco Gurrola Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder-For-Hire Plot

March 24, 2017
… 2008, Francisco Maria Sagredo Villareal, Samuel’s father-in-law, was murdered in his house in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, … border. The DEA is proud to have played a role with our law enforcement partners in bringing them to justice and … special agent in charge of HSI El Paso. “HSI and its law enforcement partners are committed to ensuring the …
March 24, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Jury In Austin Convicts Four In Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving Los Zetas Drug Trafficking Proceeds, Extortion, And Bribery

May 09, 2013
… Treasury Department and all our federal, state and local law enforcement partners are committed to drawing a line in … affirms the hard work and dedication of the FBI and our law enforcement partners in combating drug cartels and their … and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as well as local law enforcement agents in Irving, Texas, Lorena, Texas, …
May 09, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Authorities Seize $3.5 Million In Cocaine, Detain Three Smugglers In Caribbean

January 30, 2014
… District of Puerto Rico.  “The US Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement counterparts remain committed to using every law enforcement tool available to attack these criminal … the Coast Guard, its DHS, Commonwealth and Territorial law enforcement partners, who are working diligently to …
January 30, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Thirty-Nine Alleged Associates Of Two Chicago Area Drug Trafficking Organizations Facing Federal Narcotics Charges

September 26, 2012
… who are facing federal drug charges, federal and local law enforcement officials announced today. The charges … 2011, with assistance from other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Agents yesterday executed three … the Cook County Sheriff’s Police, and the Berwyn and Oak Lawn police departments. The investigation was conducted …
September 26, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

30 People Linked To Two Southern California Drug Transportation Networks Indicted On Federal Narcotics Charges

August 21, 2013
… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … grand jury on August 8, was unsealed this morning after law enforcement authorities arrested seven defendants named … of agencies affiliated with HIDTA assisted in today’s law enforcement operations, including U.S. Immigration and …
August 21, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Barrio Azteca Leader Sentenced To Life In Prison

June 29, 2012
… Mark Morgan. “Through the ongoing and joint efforts of the law enforcement community we will continue the fight to … retaliation against persons providing information to U.S. law enforcement, extortion, money laundering, obstruction of … are pending extradition from Mexico. U.S. and Mexican law enforcement are actively seeking to apprehend the two …
June 29, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

$1 Million Worth Of Methamphetamine Secreted In Candles Seized And Five People Arrested

August 30, 2017
… hiding dangerous drugs in a common household item, law enforcement was on top of this newest scheme.” Melendez … are conducted and information is shared among law enforcement is key to identifying and prosecuting these … the complaint charging the five defendants: In August 2017, law enforcement agents learned that Zamora-Vega was seeking …
August 30, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Seventeen Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Massive Oxycodone And Heroin Conspiracies In And Around Rockland County

March 25, 2015
… of Victor Esteban and his alleged drug crew demonstrate law enforcement’s commitment to arresting those responsible … U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, the DEA and state and local law enforcement agencies.  My office is dedicated to …
March 25, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged Mexican Drug Kingpin Extradited To The United States To Face Drug And Money-Laundering Charges Defendant’s Organization Allegedly Trucked Thousands Of Kilograms Of Cocaine Across The Texas-Mexico Border

March 14, 2011
… that you can run, but you cannot hide from global law enforcement who share a goal of putting you out of … assistance provided by the Internal Revenue Service and law enforcement authorities in Mexico. According to the … telephone directly with a coconspirator, he was recorded by law enforcement setting up a meeting in the Dominican …
March 14, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Kruz Control Delivers Major Action Against Large Scale Marijuana Trafficking Organization

December 17, 2013
… Cartel.  The operation was part of a 12-month multi-agency law enforcement investigation known as "Operation Kruz … own risk." On December 13, 2013, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies conducted simultaneous arrest and … is truly a joint effort.  Working together with our law enforcement partners enhances our ability to take down …
December 17, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Yonkers Pharmacy Store Manager Arrested And Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone

January 17, 2013
… a legitimate medical purpose. A confidential (“CI-1”) told law enforcement that Lee filled multiple fraudulent … early 2011, prior to the time that CI-1 began working with law enforcement. Lee never requested identification prior to … at the pharmacy. Together, CI-1 and CI-2, working with law enforcement, presented multiple fraudulent oxycodone …
January 17, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Surveillance Leads To Seizure Of $8 Million Worth Of Heroin

June 13, 2013
… drug trafficking and the dangers it imposes on the law-abiding public. I commend all the members of the New … streets as a result of the hard work and dedication of our law enforcement partners. New York State Police … to their drug operation. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to intercept this type of illegal …
June 13, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Bowie Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 23 Years In Federal Prison For $108 Million Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Conspiracies

July 13, 2016
… leased an apartment for Marshall in the 3800 block of Tunlaw Road in Washington, D.C.  Investigation revealed that … minutes later, a vehicle registered to Ford-Bey arrived.  Law enforcement saw the truck driver and Ford-Bey unloading …
July 13, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

DEA St. Louis Collects 27 Tons Of Unwanted, Expired Medications In Final Takeback

October 08, 2014
… substance prescription drugs except to give them to law enforcement; it banned pharmacies and hospitals from … Control’s Registration Call Center at 1-800-882-9539. Law enforcement continues to have autonomy with respect to …
October 08, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Major Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty To Drug Distribution And Money Laundering

December 31, 2014
… had rented in Fort Washington, Maryland, using an alias.  Law enforcement agents located and seized, among other … at an apartment in Arlington, Virginia.  In the apartment, law enforcement agents seized, among other things, $7,823 in …
December 31, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Heroin Baltimore Source Pleads Guilty To Six Heroin Overdoses, Three Fatal

June 18, 2015
… District of Virginia. “We will continue our work with our law enforcement partners and the community, every day, … outcomes in these cases highlight the tireless efforts by law enforcement in this area to combat the epidemic of … Virginia Regional Drug Task Force. The Task Force includes law enforcement from the counties of Frederick, Clarke, …
June 18, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Philadelphia Attorney Indicted In Maryland For Conspiring To Launder Drug Proceeds Involving A Major Drug Distribution Organization

February 12, 2016
… the 12-count indictment, Farrell was admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and maintained a law office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Matthew Nicka, his … Farrell directed the drug dealer to meet with federal law enforcement officers and federal prosecutors, but to …
February 12, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Four Adult Entertainers And Club Manager Arrested In $200,000 Fraud: Victims Drugged And Transported To New York City Clubs

June 11, 2014
… case included professionals in medicine, finance and the law. In carrying out the alleged scheme, the female … pretense of a “date”. At other times, in a process known to law enforcement as “fishing”, the defendants trolled bars …
June 11, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

FedEx Indicted For Its Role In Distributing Controlled Substances And Prescription Drugs

July 18, 2014
… a physician.  Such practices violated federal and state laws governing the distribution of prescription drugs and … (CSA), Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FDCA), and numerous state laws.  In 2004, FedEx established an Online Pharmacy Credit …
July 18, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Eleven Defendants Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Selling Crack Cocaine And Heroin In The Bronx

June 17, 2015
… the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District and our law enforcement partners for their efforts to stop the sale … conspiracy, the defendants sold crack cocaine to undercover law enforcement officers on numerous occasions.  Certain … of the conspiracy, the defendants sold heroin to undercover law enforcement officers on numerous occasions. United …
June 17, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Doctor Charged In Illegal Sales Of Prescriptions For Controlled Substances: Medical Practices At JFK International Airport And On Long Island

September 03, 2015
… overdose rate has doubled.  During that time, DEA and our law enforcement partners have committed our resources to … in arrests.  Today’s arrest of Dr. Surya represents one way law enforcement is fighting against the devastation caused by opioid abuse.”   "The NYPD and our law enforcement partners remain committed to stopping the …
September 03, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

$2 Million Worth Of Cocaine Seized In NYC’s Diamond District

March 31, 2017
… reaching record levels of production.  New York drug law enforcement is on the forefront in shutting down … City.  I commend the excellent investigative work of our law enforcement partners.”  New York State Police … Police remain committed to partnering with other members of law enforcement to eliminate these types of operations and …
March 31, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Fresno, Tulare And Kern Counties’ Marijuana Prosecution Update

April 15, 2013
… Task Forces (No. 1:11CR93 LJO) - U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill sentenced Diocelina Bustos Abarca, 40, … cultivation operations. Abarca came to the attention of law enforcement during an investigation of Miguel …
April 15, 2013
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March 28, 2025
… information about individuals.  The purpose of the law is to balance the government’s need to maintain … The PA allows citizens of the United States (U.S.), aliens lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence, and …
March 28, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

Our History

January 14, 2025
… of the DEA has been to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States, and bring to the … agencies during “The Early Years” of federal drug law enforcement in the United States. The Early Years …
January 14, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA warns of scammers impersonating DEA employees

July 29, 2020
… and imprisonment for supposed violations of federal drug laws or involvement in drug-trafficking activities unless … Impersonating a federal agent is a violation of federal law. The best deterrence against these bad actors is …
July 29, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Bruce Williams Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison

May 09, 2019
… According to documents in the case, on October 24, 2017, law enforcement purchased heroin from Williams in Lake … at the time and had a handgun inside the vehicle. When law enforcement stopped Williams’ vehicle, they found the …
May 09, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

FDA-approved drug Epidiolex placed in schedule V of Controlled Substance Act

September 27, 2018
… constituent components of cannabis, consistent with federal law,” said Acting DEA Administrator Uttam Dhillon.  “DEA is … Marijuana and CBD derived from marijuana remain against the law, except for the limited circumstances that it has been …
September 27, 2018
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 … in a significant increase in year-round drug drop boxes at law enforcement facilities, pharmacies, and elsewhere, …
November 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… robust participation of Americans nationwide, DEA and its law enforcement partners have now surpassed its 10 million … years ago, doctors are prescribing fewer painkillers, and law enforcement agencies, pharmacies and others have …
November 02, 2018