PRESS RELEASE

DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division and the Office of the Attorney General Host First Family Summit in Montana

April 12, 2023
… David Olesky of the DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division.  “Fentanyl is the greatest drug threat facing our country and … of Justice is unwavering in its commitment to work with our law enforcement partners to fully investigate and prosecute …
April 12, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Dark Web Drug Dealer Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison

December 01, 2022
… count of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin.  According to court … around the country using the United States Postal Service. Law enforcement agents were able to recover kilogram …
December 01, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Springfield man sentenced to 78 months in prison for trafficking heroin

June 25, 2020
… that was trafficking large quantities of heroin, fentanyl and other narcotics in Connecticut and western … a result of this investigation.  During the investigation, law enforcement seized approximately 10 kilograms of heroin …
June 25, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA And Partners Release 2016 Pennsylvania Drug Overdose Death Report

July 27, 2017
… @DEAPhiladelphia Thomas Hodnett Domestic Pennsylvania and Delaware Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Frank J. … died of a drug-related overdose in Pennsylvania each day.  Fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances were the most …
July 27, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Narcotics Dealer Charged In Manhattan Federal Court For Overdose Death

February 10, 2017
… of a complaint charging Victor Peterson, 54, with selling fentanyl-laced heroin that resulted in the death of a … October 20, 2016, Peterson distributed heroin laced with fentanyl that resulted in the death of Kevin Coombs, age 39, … a 39-year-old man who died of an overdose,” said O’Neill.  “Law enforcement is committed to investigating overdoses like …
February 10, 2017
LANDING PAGE

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December 15, 2025
… Home Fentanyl Free America Join the Fight to Make America … enables across the federal government. DEA will use every lawful tool to dismantle the networks that manufacture, …
December 15, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Member of Southwest Baltimore “NFL” Gang Pleads Guilty to a Federal Racketeering, Distributing Large Quantities of Drugs, Two Murders and an Attempted Murder

December 03, 2021
… murder, and distributing large quantities of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine.  As detailed in Cannon’s plea … who was believed to be a federal witness cooperating with law enforcement regarding NFL.  On June 16, 2018, Cannon …
December 03, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Two More Defendants Arrested During 2023 Joint Enforcement Operation in Carlsbad Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Offenses

February 28, 2024
… grams and more of methamphetamine and 400 grams and more of fentanyl, conspiracy to distribute 500 grams and more of … the intent of distributing it. When he was driving away, law enforcement agents stopped Moore and seized the cocaine, …
February 28, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA-Led Investigation Dismantles Albuquerque-Based Drug Trafficking Organization

January 12, 2024
… for the District of New Mexico,  announced the results of a law enforcement operation that resulted in fifteen … of cocaine, 2.8 kilograms of heroin, approximately 10,000 fentanyl pills, 34 firearms, and approximately $124,000 in …
January 12, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Roanoke Drug Kingpin Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

March 10, 2021
… drug kingpin who was subject to one of the largest fentanyl seizures in Virginia at the time, was sentenced … car was in route from New York to Roanoke and stopped by law enforcement agents near Harrisonburg.  During a …
March 10, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Three Members of Northern California Drug Trafficking Groups Convicted at Trial

February 16, 2024
… into East Bay Drug Suppliers and Significant Seizures of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Cash SAN FRANCISCO – … February 2019. The evidence at trial also established that law enforcement seized more than $300,000 in drug-related …
February 16, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Gulf Coast health care fraud strike force expanded to include Eastern District of Texas

November 18, 2020
… the Eastern District of Texas.  The Strike Force is a joint law enforcement effort that brings together the resources … endangering Texarkana, Texas, patients by stealing fentanyl.  Harris broke into the secure drug storage at … to prevent and deter fraud and enforce current anti-fraud laws around the country.  Since its inception in March 2007, …
November 18, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Yavapai

March 28, 2025
… futures. Synthetic opioids, such as illicitly manufactured fentanyl, remain the primary driver of the increases in drug … education efforts working alongside our community and law enforcement partners.  DEA’s Operation Engage will … to you as a possible violation of controlled substances laws and regulations.  Tips submitted to the feedback form …
March 28, 2025
STORY

Educational Program Launched at San Diego High Schools to Educate Teenagers about Drug Smuggling

January 28, 2019
… arrested numerous juveniles who have had drugs, including fentanyl, strapped on their bodies at both the San Ysidro … consequences. Information on the medical consequences of fentanyl, which can be dangerous if just inadvertently inhaled. A law enforcement agent warning students about the real …
January 28, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

California Narcotics Trafficker Sentenced

July 29, 2021
… others to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and other drugs. Avalos and a … by depositing money orders into Avalos’s checking account. Law enforcement also captured three phone calls between …
July 29, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Local Leader of Violent Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 12+ Years in Prison

February 28, 2023
… drug trafficking organization that distributed heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine in the Puget Sound region was … leaders of a transnational drug trafficking organization. Law enforcement has linked the organization to the CJNG …
February 28, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Atlantic City woman charged with drug distribution resulting in death

September 24, 2019
… by indictment with one count of distribution of heroin and fentanyl that resulted in a death, one count of conspiracy … an individual who died as a result of using the substance. Law enforcement found the deceased victim inside a vehicle …
September 24, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Indiana Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking, Gun Crimes

March 09, 2023
… pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and heroin along with possession of a firearm in … to October 2020, Brantley sold fentanyl and heroin to law enforcement on multiple occasions.  A search warrant …
March 09, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

New York Man Sentenced on Federal Drug Charge

April 14, 2021
… today in federal court for possessing cocaine base and fentanyl with intent to distribute.  U.S. District Judge … 2020.  According to court records, on November 15, 2019, law enforcement officers encountered Robinson in Bangor. …
April 14, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute More Than 45 Kilograms Of Narcotics

April 17, 2018
… over 45 kilograms of narcotics, including heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and morphine. Sauro D. Estevez Figueredo, … five kilograms or more of cocaine, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, and morphine. Figueredo was originally arrested … would have been provided to other conspirators if not for law enforcement’s intervention. In addition to the prison …
April 17, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Surge Targets Sinaloa Cartel Networks Worldwide

September 09, 2025
… cartels, responsible for flooding the United States with fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. In February, … Field Division will continue to fight everyday with our law enforcement partners to take this poison off our streets …
September 09, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Major Southeast Missouri Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted

July 21, 2023
… accused of being the main supplier of methamphetamine and fentanyl to southeast Missouri have been indicted on a … announced Friday. Arrests by federal, state and local law enforcement began Thursday, followed by arraignments in …
July 21, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Two Baltimore, Maryland Men Facing Federal Indictment for the Attempted Murder of a Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent

June 09, 2022
… with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin.     The indictment was … (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce …
June 09, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Former Angels Communications Director Eric Kay Sentenced to 22 Years in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Case

October 11, 2022
… later determined that Mr. Skaggs had a mixture of ethanol, fentanyl, and oxycodone in his system at the time of his … a powerful synthetic opiate. In an initial interview with law enforcement, Mr. Kay denied knowing whether Mr. Skaggs …
October 11, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

44 Charged Following 18 Month Investigation Into Drug Trafficking Organization

November 11, 2020
… an organized drug trafficking operation in North Florida. Lawrence Keefe, United States Attorney for the Northern … Johnson, a couple operating a methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) in Walton …
November 11, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… from the pain and suffering of our people. Along with our law enforcement partners, DEA is committed to safeguarding … resulting in death by dangerous substances, such as fentanyl.  Under this initiative, we will tirelessly work …
October 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Atlantic City Woman Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Offenses

August 12, 2022
… distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl and one count of possession with intent to … in this case and the evidence at trial: On Jan. 17, 2018, law enforcement executed a search at Curry’s residence. …
August 12, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Two Newark Men Charged with Narcotics Distribution and Firearms Charges

July 22, 2021
… by complaint with one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine base and one count of possession of a … narcotics, and committed various firearms offenses. Law enforcement officials learned that Ronnie and Shadee … confidential source conducted eight controlled purchases of fentanyl and crack-cocaine from Ronnie and Shadee Holley …
July 22, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Barre Woman Sentenced to 18 Months of Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking

October 06, 2022
… 18 months in prison after her conviction for distributing fentanyl.  Chief United States District Judge Geoffrey W. … County, Vermont to a confidential informant assisting law enforcement.  On January 28, 2022, Fisk and her husband …
October 06, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Two Detained in Federal Custody on Meth Trafficking Charges

June 21, 2022
… during a subsequent court-authorized search of the vehicle, law enforcement seized a total of 491.9 grams of crystal meth; approximately 75 grams of fentanyl; nearly 48 grams of fentanyl laced cocaine; and …
June 21, 2022