PRESS RELEASE

More Than Thirteen Thousand Marijuana Plants Seized In Southern Utah

July 20, 2011
… 2011, the DEA, along with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, seized 13,806 marijuana plants … in the same general area of southern Utah. Approximately 70 law enforcement officers participated in the operation from …
July 20, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Over 30 Arrested In Heroin And Gun Trafficking Sweep

August 04, 2011
… of approximately 50 bricks of heroin. On that same date, a lawful search was conducted at Christabell’s restaurant in … prison. For those defendants charged with second degree unlawful possession of an assault firearm and/or second degree …
August 04, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Two Brothers From Des Plaines Among 24 Defendants Charged With Trafficking Large Quantities Of Cocaine And Heroin

July 29, 2015
… charges announced today reflect the determined work of our law enforcement partners on the Chicago Strike Force,” Mr. … and successful history of working side by side with our law enforcement partners and dedicated prosecutors to … and task force officers from various state and local law enforcement agencies, including the Cook County …
July 29, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA News: Huge Synthetic Drug Takedown

May 07, 2014
… individuals have been arrested and federal, state and local law enforcement authorities have seized hundreds of … bringing together federal, state, local, and international law enforcement resources to target the dangerous global … without the assistance of our state, local and foreign law enforcement partners.  We stand united in our commitment …
May 07, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

San Diego Man Is Sentenced To 100 Months For Running Marijuana Dispensary And Money Laundering

January 24, 2013
… marijuana to recreational users and exploiting state laws that were meant to help the seriously ill.” “The role … and enforce our nation’s federal tax and money laundering laws.” Since October 2011, the United States Attorney’s …
January 24, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Former Physician Indicted For Selling Amphetamine Diet Pills To Patients After Losing Medical License

August 17, 2016
… deadly. This case is a glowing example of how collectively, law enforcement pooled resources to identify the illegal and … committed by Steven Bernhard. His flagrant violation of the law was also a violation of his patient’s trust, putting … pills from Bernhard after he lost his license. I thank our law enforcement partners and the Health Department for …
August 17, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

34 Suspects Indicted In Drug And Firearms Trafficking Organization

January 25, 2011
… to Mexico. Beginning earlier this morning, a multi-agency law enforcement task force rounded up and arrested 20 … OCDETF Strike Force reflects the kind of collaborative law enforcement approach that positions us best to combat … and remove large amounts of its arsenal, is a proven law enforcement tool for tackling the challenges we face …
January 25, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Eighteen Defendants Charged With Operating A Large Scale Drug Organization In Anne Arundel And Howard Counties

January 16, 2013
… cocaine and other controlled substances. Approximately 250 law enforcement agents participated in the execution of … working in partnership with both federal and local law enforcement, including the U.S. Attorney's Office for … on organized crime investigations along with its law enforcement partners to financially disrupt and …
January 16, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

16 Defendants Charged In A Commercial Burglary Ring And Drug Conspiracy

July 19, 2013
… in the Baltimore area is a growing problem, and today’s law enforcement action is evidence that DEA, along with our … this Drug Trafficking (DTO) has been dismantled.  We in law enforcement will continue to pursue all investigative … of the defendants are also charged with being a felon in unlawful possession of a firearm: David Paschall, Chad …
July 19, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Owner Of Bronx Clinic And 23 Other Individuals Involved In Illegal Distribution Of More Than Five Million Oxycodone Pills

February 05, 2014
… in the Bronx, New York, known as “Astramed,” and unlawfully distributed more than five million tablets of the … results of unified police work by local, state and federal law enforcement in New York. I commend the diligent work of the numerous law enforcement agencies who participated in this …
February 05, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Thirty-Six People Indicted For Their Roles In Nassau And Suffolk Heroin Ring That Operated Along Rte. 110

April 04, 2017
… thoroughfares in to a heroin highway. I thank all of our law enforcement partners for their outstanding work in this … and bring them to justice. I would like to thank all of the law enforcement professionals and their associated agencies … for you!” “Thanks to the hard work and partnership of law enforcement at the state, federal and local level, we …
April 04, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Convicted Felon is Sentenced to 19+ Years in Prison for Trafficking Meth and Illegal Firearm Possession

April 18, 2024
… of methamphetamine in the area. On February 15, 2022, law enforcement observed a truck attempting to evade detection by law enforcement and began to follow the vehicle. While they followed the vehicle, law enforcement observed a backpack being tossed out of the …
April 18, 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION

Dallas News 2009

July 15, 2021
… Cocaine in Greenville, TX October 27, 2009 DEA, Along with Law Enforcement Partners, Make Arrests Related to Mexican La …
July 15, 2021
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Community Event
May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021

Operation Engage Local Stakeholder Meeting

5:00 AM - 7:30 AM (EDT)
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Join the DEA Washington Division as we host a new series of local stakeholder meetings, under Operation Engage (#OpEngageDMV), to facilitate better partnerships in the Washington D.C. and Prince Georges County, Maryland areas. These local stakeholder meetings are open to local public health, law enforcement, public safety, prevention, and other...
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Community Event
June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021

Washington DC Community Pop-Up Event

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
Washington , DC
DEA Washington Division agents, analysts, and other specialists are joining with law enforcement, prevention, family specialists, and community partners across Washington D.C. to host “pop up” events in some of the area’s hardest-hit communities. In neighborhoods that have seen increases in crimes from shootings, deadly carjacking, and other drug-related crimes...
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Community Event
April 24, 2021
April 24, 2021

DEA Washington Division National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

2:00 AM - 6:00 AM (EDT)
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Join the DEA Washington Division and our local law enforcement partners as we host the 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA Washington Division and our partners will host collection sites to collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and...
DOCUMENT

DEA History-The Early Years

December 17, 1919
Publication
… Early Years Publication December 17, 1919 Federal drug law enforcement is founded on a record of achievement as old …
December 17, 1919
DOCUMENT

Synthetic Cathinone Sold as Crack Cocaine in Baltimore

April 01, 2018
Publication
… Intelligence April 01, 2018 In June and July 2017, law enforcement authorities made multiple undercover …
April 01, 2018
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Media
June 12, 2021
June 12, 2021

VIRTUAL EVENT - What Every Family Needs to Know about Opioids

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
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VIRTUAL EVENT - What Every Family Needs to Know about Opioids, with DEA Wichita's Greg Anderson, will examine the opioid epidemic from a local perspective and focus on how this crisis impacts our schools, families, law enforcement and healthcare systems. Our expert panel will answer your questions about how addiction...
PRESS RELEASE

Barrio Azteca Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy and Murder Charges Related to 2010 U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez

December 17, 2025
… retaliation against persons providing information to U.S. law enforcement, extortion, money laundering, obstruction of … Department’s Office of International Affairs worked with law enforcement partners in Mexico to secure the extradition …
December 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Suitcases Stuffed with 45 Pounds of Meth Lead to 10-Year Federal Sentence

December 11, 2025
… District of Indiana, and our federal, state and local law enforcement and partners, we stopped a major shipment of … “The Indiana State Police actively collaborate with various law enforcement partners at all levels (local, state, and … example of what happens when federal, state, and local law enforcement work together seamlessly. We’re thankful for …
December 11, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Five Indiana Defendants Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Firearms Crimes, and Attempted Killing of a Federal Officer

November 25, 2025
… trial and are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. And second, any credible allegation of attempted or … prosecuted by this office to the fullest extent of the law.” “The Drug Enforcement Administration remains committed … investigation, the collaborative effort among DEA and its law enforcement partners, which includes the United States …
November 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday

October 22, 2025
… (DEA) Omaha Field Division in partnership with law enforcement agencies across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, … DEA is proud to partner with our state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies on an event intended to help … Terrance Cole said. “This effort brings together law enforcement, public health, and communities in a unified …
October 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Chicago Field Division Hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 25

October 22, 2025
… Chicago Field Division, in collaboration with numerous law enforcement partners and healthcare providers throughout … Administrator Terrance Cole. “This effort brings together law enforcement, public health, and communities in a unified … Back Day would not be possible without the support of our law enforcement partners and healthcare providers,” said …
October 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian Money Broker Sentenced to Nearly a Decade in Prison for Role in International Money Laundering Conspiracy

June 16, 2025
… Colombia, in March 2019. In or about October 2016, law enforcement began an investigation into a sophisticated … to conceal drug trafficking activity and proceeds from law enforcement as well as evade currency exchange … until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Drug Trafficking Money Laundering OCDETF/Task Force …
June 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Six month investigation into Trenton gang yields 18 arrests with guns and drugs seized

January 14, 2021
… to work with our partners to pursue those who violate the law.”  “Operation Eight-Ball was an enormous investigative … street,” said Prosecutor Onofri.  “I cannot thank our many law enforcement partners enough for their dedication and … for the residents of Trenton and Mercer County.”  “Our law enforcement challenges this year required a coordinated …
January 14, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Georgia Man Arrested For Allegedly Selling Guns and Cocaine to Undercover Officer

November 15, 2021
… all while crossing state lines, attempting to evade law enforcement. This arrest demonstrates the diligence and … Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force group, our fellow law enforcement partners, and the Special Narcotics … already on our streets, I commend our NYPD investigators, law enforcement partners, and the prosecutors in the city’s …
November 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Colombian Kingpin and Paramilitary Leader Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

October 17, 2022
… neither did the combined efforts of our NYPD officers and law enforcement partners as we collaborated on the local, … that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks. The …
October 17, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged major trafficker among three indicted in connection with over 25 pounds of cocaine and $125,000 cash seized in the Bronx

September 30, 2020
… DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan.  “I applaud our law enforcement partners on their diligent work and their … Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said, "The dedication of law enforcement has once again resulted in a massive seizure … Dermot F. Shea. "I comment our NYPD detectives and law enforcement partners for their work in this case." …
September 30, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Takedown completes arrests of 15 alleged drug traffickers

September 18, 2020
… a resident of Puerto Rico. As part of this investigation, law enforcement seized approximately 4.5 kilograms of … guns and drugs off the streets of Syracuse. I applaud our law enforcement partners for their hard work and … unprecedented global pandemic, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies are working together to protect our …
September 18, 2020