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

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

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

… 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 …
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Repeat Marijuana Grower Pleads Guilty To 2013 Grow

… growing marijuana in 2013 and also admitted that in 2012 law enforcement agents had contacted him at a different … him that marijuana cultivation was prohibited by federal law. This case is the product of an investigation by the …
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DEA San Francisco and Partners Make Historic Methamphetamine Seizure

… in coordination with numerous federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, dismantled a major clandestine … our communities.” In a coordinated effort, more than 100 law enforcement personnel served three simultaneous … the effectiveness of coordinated federal, state, and local law enforcement partnerships,” said Sheriff Rachelle Whiting …
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Illegal Aliens Sentenced for Laundering Over a Million Dollars in Drug Proceeds

… recruit, and expand. Through close coordination with our law enforcement and prosecutorial partners, the DEA will … our communities for profit face the full force of the law,” said ATF Assistant Special Agent in Charge Ryan Todd. … co-conspirators in Riverdale, Georgia.   On April 1, 2025, law enforcement executed a search warrant at the defendants’ …
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Southwest Georgia Man Sentenced to Prison for Armed Meth Trafficking

… Acting U.S. Attorney C. Shanelle Booker. “Alongside our law enforcement partners, our office is working nonstop to … Hosey. “Collaborating closely with state, local and federal law enforcement agencies, we will work to ensure justice and …
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More than $1.2 million worth of heroin seized; 15 indicted during operation tied to 15 overdoses, three fatal

… single bust makes a difference. I applaud our dedicated law enforcement officials and the Long Island Heroin … these deadly drugs off our streets. Collaborating with our law enforcement partners is critical in the fight to rid the …
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DEA Welcomes Vice President Pence

February 25, 2022
DEA Welcomes Vice President Pence …
February 25, 2022
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Union County woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine

… targeting narcotics trafficking in northern New Jersey, law enforcement learned that Marquez stored and sold crystal … methamphetamine at a self-storage facility in Jersey City. Law enforcement officials ultimately executed a search of …
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Office of Training Programs

January 22, 2025
… to our military, state and local, domestic, and foreign law enforcement counterparts. Basic Agent Training (BA)   BA … Investigative Unit (SIU) basic course prepares foreign law enforcement officers to engage in complex international …
January 22, 2025
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DEA Hosts the 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday to Remove Unneeded Medications from Homes

… Administration, in collaboration with more than 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the … not be possible without our incredible local and state law enforcement partners and the community groups who work …
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… its Take Back Day events. DEA is continuing to register law enforcement partners and collection sites for the … Take Back Day. As of Oct. 15, more than 4,500 registered law enforcement partners will assist with more than 5,250 …
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Senior Sinaloa Cartel leader extradited to the United States

… cooperation by multiple Department of Justice units and our law enforcement partners who are all committed to … FBI and the DEA, in cooperation with Mexican and Colombian law enforcement authorities.  Substantial assistance was …
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Drug Enforcement Administration welcomes HIDTA designation for Lake County, Illinois

… Administration has been a long-time partner with law enforcement agencies in Lake County, focusing on violent … information sharing among federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies that work together to address …
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DEA announces 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… order to maintain the safety of all participants and local law enforcement. “The initiative – now in its tenth year – … DEA also encourages the public to reach out to their local law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug …
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Alleged narcotrafficker and high ranking cartel member extradited from Uruguay to the United States

… intending and knowing that those substances would be unlawfully imported into the United States.  The indictment … Benczkowski.  “Thanks to the  dedicated efforts of our law enforcement partners in Uruguay, Valencia Gonzalez now … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The case was investigated by DEA Los Angeles.  Trial …
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DEA proposes process to expand marijuana research in the United States

… administering the new program, consistent with applicable law. “The Drug Enforcement Administration continues to … legal standard and conform the overall program to relevant laws. The release of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is …
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19-year-old sentenced as drug dealer in meth trafficking scheme

… the sentence, the court noted Keller’s age, but that the law demanded the sentence imposed.   On Nov. 15, 2018, … distributing a controlled substance. During that arrest, law enforcement officers observed a portable safe next to …
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DEA and FDA warn website operators illegally offering opioids for sale

… opioids, and advertising their sale in violation of federal law. This is the first time the agencies have issued such … cease offering for sale drugs in violation of federal law to U.S. consumers. Website operators have 15 days to …
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Jefferson County Woman Sentenced For Drug Trafficking Violations

… to information presented in court, on Nov. 11, 2015, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Lugo’s … and organizations as well as federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. This case was investigated by the …
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Another Plea In Panama Unit Case

… admitted that during 2012, he utilized his position as a law enforcement officer to traffic narcotics. Espinoza, a … deputies of the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, used his law enforcement authority to steal narcotics which were then …
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Felon In Possession Of Ammunition Sentenced To Five Years

… from possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law. Bergen operated a Facebook page entitled “Snitch … 239” in which he identified individuals cooperating with law enforcement and offered rewards to others who identified …
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Previously Convicted Felon From Newark, New Jersey, Charged With Firearms Possession, Drug Distribution Offenses

… in New Jersey courts was arrested today after federal law enforcement officers found four handguns, a 12-guage … in and around Middlesex and Essex Counties. Pursuant to a lawful search warrant executed at Bess’s Newark residence …
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Two Men Charged With Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine

… face distribution conspiracy and possession charges after law enforcement found over two kilograms of cocaine and … Johnson gave consent to search the vehicle. Afterwards, law enforcement officers allegedly found approximately one …
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California Man Sentenced To 76 Months In Prison For Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

… distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine. On Feb. 8, 2013, law enforcement officers recorded and observed meetings … and other destinations along the East Coast. Eventually, law enforcement followed the tractor trailer to Bronx, New …
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Guilty Plea: Intent To Distribute 29+ Kilos Of Methamphetamine

… 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. On Oct. 28, 2016, law enforcement lawfully searched a tractor trailer driven by Beltran and …
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California Man Sentenced For Intent To Distribute 29 Kilograms Of Methamphetamine

… sentence today in Trenton federal court. On Oct. 28, 2016, law enforcement lawfully searched a tractor trailer driven by Beltran and …
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Pair Indicted For Distributing Hundreds Of Pounds Of Marijuana In Sarasota, Hillsborough, And Polk Counties

… has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent until, and … Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and …
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Three People From Mt. Vernon, Illinois Indicted On Crack Cocaine Charges

… the Jefferson County State’s Attorney’s Office, and other law enforcement agencies pursuant to their participation in … States Attorney’s Office, and federal, state and local law enforcement agencies directed at removing guns and drugs …