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Former Department Of Justice Employee Sentenced To Over 20 Years In Prison On Federal Drug And Gun Charges

… Bureau of Investigation. “Mr. Garrett not only broke the law by drug trafficking, he betrayed the trust bestowed upon … calls and meetings that were recorded and monitored by law enforcement, Garrett arranged to purchase one kilogram …
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19 Charged In Prescription Drug Trafficking Conspiracies

… @DEAPhiladelphia Thomas Hodnett Domestic Pennsylvania and Delaware Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Frank J. McCartney (215) 861-1974 Division Contacts Delaware Dover - (302) 672-6383 Wilmington - (302) 395-4600 … but related, indictments with violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced …
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Pike Creek Man Sentenced To 220 Months In Prison For Drug Trafficking And Attempted Murder Offenses Brother Pleads Guilty To Using Facebook To Threaten Government Witness During Trial

… @DEAPhiladelphia Thomas Hodnett Domestic Pennsylvania and Delaware Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Frank J. McCartney (215) 861-1974 Division Contacts Delaware Dover - (302) 672-6383 Wilmington - (302) 395-4600 … Oberly, III, United States Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced today the sentencing of one man on …
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Former Gallatin County Sheriff Raymond M. Martin Sentenced To Two Consecutive Life Terms Plus Ten Years

… partnership. This prompted that individual to approach law enforcement agents, reveal information regarding his … seizure by the United States Government. Under federal law, there is no parole meaning that MARTIN will not be …
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Jury Convicts Three Defendants Of Charges Related To Multi-Million Dollar Drug-Trafficking Conspiracy

… of his Ford F-150 truck. During Operation Blockbuster, law enforcement officers seized large quantities of cocaine … of cocaine and received $10 million in drug proceeds. Law enforcement officers also seized more than $1.6 million …
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Jose Morales Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murdering A Witness In A Baltimore City Case

… target career offenders.   Due to the combined efforts of law enforcement agencies along with the United States … see the light of freedom again." "Thanks to outstanding law enforcement work, Jose Morales will spend the rest of …
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Baltimore Prescription Drug Trafficker Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison

… truck to use in commercial burglaries. On April 8, 2013, law enforcement overheard Ashbrook warning David Paschall … a screwdriver to pop out the light, to avoid detection by law enforcement. David Paschall, age 54, of Catonsville, …
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Major Heroin Distribution Ring Dismantled In Onondaga County, NY

… collaboration and coordination by federal, state and local law enforcement can put a serious dent in narcotics … Fitzpatrick added. "These arrests signal a united effort by law enforcement to deny sanctuary to those who sell drugs or …
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Alleged Bonanno Organized Crime Family Associate Sentenced To Eleven Years Imprisonment

… attempts to dissuade a co-conspirator from cooperating with law enforcement by, among other things, informing the … a loaded semi-automatic handgun that had been stolen from a law enforcement officer. During the search, federal agents …
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Defendants Convicted In Manhattan Federal Court For Illegal Distribution Of Oxycodone From Pharmacy In Yonkers

… guilty Monday in Manhattan federal court of conspiring to unlawfully distribute hundreds of thousands of pills of … in excess of the average price for a comparable quantity of lawfully prescribed oxycodone pills.  Chai, the only …
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Seventeen Defendants Targeted In A Criminal Complaint Alleging Broad-Ranging Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… with Eutimio Reyna-Ceron regarding sources of supply and law enforcement activity in their area.  Herrera and another … and Gudino, were arrested on August 12, 2015, during a law enforcement operation.  As a result of that enforcement …
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Doctor Arrested For Illegal Distribution Of More Than 10,000 Oxycodone Pills, Resulting In One Known Death

…  I commend the work of the NYPD investigators and our law enforcement partners for holding these individuals … are charged with violations of the federal narcotics laws carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.  The …
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Seven Arrested In Major New York City Prescription Forgery Ring

… prescriptions for a controlled substance than allowed by law in a single month. Pharmacies also have access and the … black market since 2011.  Evident by today’s arrests, law enforcement is committed to identifying prescription …
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Remembering Our Fallen

July 28, 2025
… remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice for drug law enforcement and the nation. Search the complete list of …
July 28, 2025
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Museum
September 23, 2019
September 23, 2019

DEA Museum Lecture Series: Who We Are and What We Do

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM (EDT)
Arlington , VA
Take a peek into the inner workings of the Drug Enforcement Administration in our 2019 lecture series “Who We Are and What We Do.” Join Elizabeth L. Maurer, Curator of Education for the DEA Museum, at a panel discussion with members of DEA Professional and Administrative Support. DEA is comprised...
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North Dakota State College of Science Wins Top Prize in Red Ribbon Week Video Contest

January 31, 2019
… she plans to enter the academy and start her career in law enforcement. The winning PSA was unveiled at the …
January 31, 2019
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Detroit News 2006

July 15, 2021
… Administration Distribute Over $3 Million to Local Law Enforcement Agencies OCT 24, 2006 Former Flint Area …
July 15, 2021
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San Diego News 2010

July 15, 2021
… Drug Take-Back a Success September 14, 2010 DEA/Law Enforcement and Our Community Partners Hold Prescription …
July 15, 2021
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DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25th

… of an individual due to a drug caused death and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   … nationwide.  Twice a year, DEA joins forces with local law enforcement and community groups to host DEA’s National … success is due, in large part, to our local and state law enforcement and community partners who continue to stand …
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DEA And New Jersey State Police Take Down International Drug Ring In “Operation Next Day Air”

… the New Jersey State Police. “I want to commend all of the law enforcement agencies involved for their ability to stop … the quality of life for the citizens of New Jersey.” “Law Enforcement at all levels has joined forces to assist in …
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DEA St. Louis Division joins Kiwanis to "Crush Drugs" in St. Charles County

… drug education. While DEA is primarily recognized for its law enforcement efforts, the opioid crisis remains a concern …
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Illinois Ice Meth Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

… in our communities. Our office will continue to work with law enforcement to steadily target the drug dealers who …
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High-Speed Ditching of Bulk Methamphetamine Leads to 135-month Sentence for Convicted Felon

… of crystal methamphetamine earlier in the day.   When law enforcement attempted a traffic stop, Rhodes fled, … collaboration, the HSTF directs the full might of U.S. law enforcement towards identifying, investigating and …
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… Administration, in collaboration with nearly 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the … Administrator Terrance Cole. “This effort brings together law enforcement, public health, and communities in a unified …
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Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Possession with Intent to Distribute Large Amounts of Narcotics

… by targeting violent criminals with the full force of the law.” Court documents reflect that in September of 2024, law enforcement executed a search warrant at McGee’s …
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Tallahassee Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearms Possession

… by targeting violent criminals with the full force of the law.” Court documents reflect that pursuant to a federal … assault with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding law enforcement, and illegal possession of firearms. At the …
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New Haven Pharmacy Pays $192K to Resolve Controlled Substances Act Allegations

… accountable for their responsibilities under federal law.” “DEA registrants are responsible for handling … in Charge Belleau.  “We are committed to working with our law enforcement and regulatory partners to ensure that these …
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DEA Safely Disposes of 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… Oxford - (662) 234-8542 NEW ORLEANS – DEA and nearly 4,500 law enforcement agencies joined forces last month to dispose … program would not be possible without the support of our law enforcement and community partners.”  “The results speak …
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Large Hexane Hash Oil Extraction Lab Seized in El Cajon

… El Cajon Fire Department responded to ensure the safety of law enforcement personnel and neighboring businesses.  San … in Charge Shelly S. Howe.  “The DEA and our partnering law enforcement agencies are committed to ensuring the …
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Major takedown dismantles multi-state methamphetamine network tied to Sinaloa cartel

… illicit packages.   Despite their sophisticated efforts, law enforcement penetrated this network with a variety of … NTF is a DEA-led task force comprised of federal and local law enforcement from the DEA, San Diego County Sheriff’s …