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DEA And Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

October 17, 2016
… asked. America is presently experiencing an epidemic of addiction, overdose and death due to abuse of prescription drugs, particularly opioid painkillers.  6.4 million Americans age 12 and …
October 17, 2016

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Three doctors indicted for conspiring to distribute oxycodone

February 13, 2020
… practitioners know better than anyone the twin dangers of addiction and overdose that come with powerful narcotics,” … deaths in this country involved prescription or illicit opioid," said Special Agent in Charge Richard Quinn of the … who prescribe medically unnecessary and potentially addictive drugs are a threat to their patients, and their …
February 13, 2020
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Long Island Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Distributing Heroin that Caused the Fatal Overdose of Victim in Jericho

July 20, 2023
… the sentencing. “As proven at trial, the defendant feigned addiction to misuse a rehab program to get out of jail, … for drug trafficking, the defendant regularly feigned opioid addiction and was therefore court-mandated to participate in …
July 20, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA holds 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 26, 2019

October 24, 2019
… Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where … DEA strives to keep communities safe from drug abuse and addiction.”    “The DEA Prescription Drug Takeback Day gives all of us an opportunity to help prevent addiction and overdose deaths by ensuring that unused …
October 24, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, DEA Encourages Communities to Continue Education Efforts

August 21, 2024
… to increase awareness of fentanyl.  Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than … than morphine. It is inexpensive, widely available, highly addictive and comes in a variety of colors, shapes and forms … mixing fentanyl with other illicit drugs to drive addiction and create repeat business. Many victims of …
August 21, 2024
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Green Bay Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Dealing Fentanyl Resulting in Death and Possessing a Firearm

April 10, 2024
… decay of society and all too often death of people who are addicted or using these dangerous drugs. We will continue to … deadliest drug threat facing this country. It is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 …
April 10, 2024
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Six individuals indicted in $48 million health care fraud conspiracy at drug rehabilitation centers in Northern Ohio

February 07, 2019
… Program and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Between January 2015 and Oct.18, 2017, … beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. Synthetic Opioids On …
February 07, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA And Discovery Education Name Nate Trillo From Midlothian, Texas The 3rd Place Winner In Operation Prevention Video Challenge

May 24, 2017
… about where you will end up with a prescription medication addiction. The DEA, DEA Educational Foundation, and … announcements to educate their peers about the current opioid epidemic. Trillo’s video focused on a powerful … initiative that educates students about the science behind addiction and its impact on the brain and body. Available at …
May 24, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Long Island Doctor Convicted Of Conspiracy To Distribute Oxycodone And Distribution Of Oxycodone

October 18, 2013
… in the drug transactions as well as their own destructive addiction to oxycodone. Oxycodone is a scheduled controlled … doctor’s professional practice. It is a powerful and highly addictive drug, and is increasingly abused because of its … has called an epidemic increase in the abuse of so-called opioid analgesics. So far, the Prescription Drug Initiative …
October 18, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 2021
… drug networks and are made to look like real prescription opioid medications such as oxycodone (Oxycontin®, … pills that contain these dangerous and extremely addictive drugs are more lethal and more accessible than … Drug traffickers are using fake pills to exploit the opioid crisis and prescription drug misuse in the United …
September 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Two Men Indicted for International Conspiracy to Ship Fentanyl, Other Drugs into United States through Dark Web Connections

June 01, 2022
… working together to stop this destructive epidemic.” “The opioid crisis is affecting countless families in our … take decisive action to curtail the illegal distribution of opioids and other addictive prescription drugs, bringing to justice criminals …
June 01, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Massive Fentanyl Seizure In Bronx

August 01, 2017
… (nearly 40 pounds) of fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid, from a vehicle and a hotel in the Melrose … by DEA New York Division. A dangerously strong synthetic opioid, fentanyl is approximately 50 times stronger than … to preventing the distribution of these illegal and highly addictive drugs in our communities. Together, we will …
August 01, 2017
STORY

Methamphetamine Seizures Continue to Climb in the Midwest

July 10, 2019
Methamphetamine
… While the national spotlight remains justifiably on the opioid epidemic, DEA continues to monitor and increase … that can bring out the absolute worst in people, and its addictive qualities make it hard to quit. Have those talks …
July 10, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 20, 2021
… out and secure home medicine cabinets WASHINGTON, DC – With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the … prescription drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths. Learn more about the …
April 20, 2021
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DEA Serves Immediate Suspension Order on Northgate Pharmacy in Waldorf, Maryland

January 27, 2022
… public health and safety -- illegally distributing highly addictive pharmaceuticals and exploiting vulnerable females … Ippolito was found to be exploiting vulnerable and addicted females to whom he would illegally disperse … Oxycodone Benzodiazepines Morphine Hydromorphone Opioids On On …
January 27, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Over 30 pounds of suspected heroin and hundreds of fentanyl pills seized at Bronx packaging mill: five arrested

January 07, 2021
… who worked on this case.” “This investigation uncovered an opioid den in the heart of the Bronx,” said DEA Special … city is no place for the illegal trade in dangerous and addictive narcotics, as is alleged in this case. I commend …
January 07, 2021
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Drug Fact Sheets

November 30, 2021
… Search Results Drug Category Depressants (2) Narcotics (Opioids) (2) Drugs of Concern (1) Heroin (1) Synthetic Opioids (1) Clear All Results …
November 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Charges filed against leader of Northeast Philadelphia heroin distribution ring and six others

June 24, 2020
… inherently dangerous business that preys on individuals in addiction and puts innocent bystanders, like the two young … City, and surrounding areas, a region hit hard by the opioid epidemic. The FBI will continue to work with our … “Atlantic County is a part of the epi-center of the opioid epidemic in this country,” said Atlantic County …
June 24, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Montgomery “pill mill” doctor receives over 12 year sentence for drug distribution, health care fraud, and money laundering offenses

August 23, 2018
… drugs Dr. Sanchez unnecessarily prescribed were dangerous opioids, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, and fentanyl.  … many of the patients were unusually vulnerable due to drug addictions.  The judge also stressed the amount of money Dr. …
August 23, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Lead Defendant Pleads Guilty in Waycross-Area Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

July 29, 2022
… these dangerous and potentially deadly substances.” “Opioid addiction and overdoses, particularly those involving … the gun-carrying drug trafficker whose activities fuel the opioid epidemic and the violent crime it inflicts on our …
July 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Violent Brockton-Based Drug Crew Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Prison

December 27, 2022
… their families were tormented by the forces of drug use and addiction,” said Matthew Millhollin, Special Agent in Charge … as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic with deadly drugs in order to profit and … people’s lives.  DEA’s top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic by working with our local, county, state and …
December 27, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Brockton Man Sentenced To 13 Years In Prison For Role In Violent Drug Trafficking Organization

June 22, 2022
… as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic with deadly drugs in order to profit and … people’s lives.  DEA’s top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic by working with our local, county, state and … their families were tormented by the forces of drug use and addiction,” said Matthew Millhollin, Special Agent in Charge …
June 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Narcotics Dealer Arrested in Connection with Multiple Overdose Deaths

March 31, 2022
… others distributed heroin laced with the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and caused the death of four victims.  The … the dealers who push this lethal poison, exploit addiction, and further the devastating impact of the opioid crisis in our communities.” DEA Acting Special Agent …
March 31, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Physician Assistant Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Methadone, and Alprazolam

August 26, 2021
… that Drs. Rosen and Hoffberg prescribed excessive levels of opioids.  Despite Soyke’s attempts to lower patients’ … for fear of not getting the medications to which they were addicted.  Although the female patients complained to Dr. …
August 26, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Settlement with Morris & Dickson Co., LLC

February 07, 2024
… for failure to report thousands of suspicious orders of opioids. WASHINGTON, D.C. –  The U.S. Drug Enforcement … and maintain effective controls against diversion of highly addictive controlled substances. At the height of the opioid …
February 07, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Organization with Ties to Mexican Cartel Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

December 01, 2023
… as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic with deadly drugs in order to profit and … people’s lives. DEA’s top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic by working with our local, county, state and … dealers who prey on, for profit, persons struggling with addiction. I want to recognize the tireless work and also …
December 01, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Law Enforcement Announces Creation of Fentanyl Abatement and Suppression Team and its First Prosecution

October 20, 2022
… our community by targeting dangerous drug dealers driving addiction,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Shelly Howe. … Chad Plantz, special agent in charge for HSI San Diego. “Opioid deaths in San Diego are becoming all too common; we …
October 20, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Blind Rapper Who Goes by ‘Mac Wayne’ Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Drug Distribution

August 09, 2022
… prosecutors wrote to the court, “The risks of synthetic opioids, like methamphetamine, are well documented – according to the University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute, state drug poisonings … 30% in 2020, with methamphetamine and other synthetic opioids (mostly fentanyl) comprising “a growing share of …
August 09, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

5 Arrests, $4 Million In Heroin Sized From Bronx, Yonkers Packaging Operation In DEA-New York Drug Enforcement Task Force Investigation

August 03, 2017
… tracked down another heroin mill hidden in plain sight. Opioid traffickers are infiltrating neighborhoods where … temptation to New Yorkers’ doorsteps, but they are fueling opioid addiction throughout the Northeast. That is why New …
August 03, 2017