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Bronx Man Charged with Distributing Fentanyl That Caused the Fatal Overdoses of Three Victims, Including A 12-Year-Old Child

… in its mission to ensure those responsible for fueling addiction, violence, and death are identified and brought to … spray used to reverse the deadly effects of overdoses from opioids like fentanyl.  Approximately eighteen hours later, …
DRUG FACT SHEET
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Narcotics (Opioids)

Fentanyl

April 21, 2026
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an analgesic (pain relief) and anesthetic. It is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin as an analgesic.
April 21, 2026
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Fentanyl Deaths Climbing, DEA Washington Continues the Fight

February 16, 2022
… an alarming rate, especially those caused by the synthetic opioid, fentanyl. Only weeks ago, the DEA reported overdose … unaware of the problem,” said SAC Forget. In 2020, fatal opioid overdoses in the D.C. area surged dramatically — in … these chemicals to cheaply produce the deadly synthetic opioid, fentanyl. This fentanyl is then trafficked into the …
February 16, 2022
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The Drug Enforcement Administration selects Cleveland as a DEA 360 city

… a particular emphasis on education about the dangers of opioids. The effort includes a website, a public awareness …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is lethal in minute doses, for distribution … potentially lethal doses of fentanyl. “Capitalizing on the opioid epidemic and prescription drug abuse in the United … each year.” Fentanyl and other highly potent synthetic opioids remain the primary driver behind the ongoing opioid …
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DEA Warns: “Pink” Overdoses Discovered In Phoenix, AZ

… Yuma - 571-324-7324 Overdose reporting reveals synthetic opioid U-47700 contributed to deaths PHOENIX - The DEA … discovery of three overdose deaths involving the synthetic opioid U-47700, commonly referred to as “Pink.”  The … concerning the availability of this and any other synthetic opioids as they surface within local drug markets.  The DEA …
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DEA And Partners To Hold Roundtable Discussion

… (509) 454-4407 The group will examine Oregon’s prescription opioid and heroin sea091916_fig1.JPG PORTLAND, Ore. - On … a roundtable discussion examining Oregon’s prescription opioid and heroin epidemic. DEA in conjunction with the U.S. …
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Attorney General Hunter Charges Doctor With Five Counts Of Second Degree Murder

… Attorney General Hunter said. “The dangers associated with opioid drugs have been well documented and most doctors follow strict guidelines when prescribing opioids to their patients. Nichols prescribed patients, who …
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Major fentanyl and heroin mill dismantled in Harrison, N.J.

… in an ongoing investigation by the New Jersey State Police Opioid Enforcement Task Force and the Division of Criminal …   The New Jersey State Police recently established the Opioid Enforcement Task Force, designed to strategically … sources as choke points in the supply line of these deadly opioids. This case is an early and tremendous victory for …
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Reno Doctor Robert Rand And Eight Others Indicted On Federal Prescription Drug Distribution Charges

… million Americans abused or were dependent on prescription opioids in 2014. Overdose deaths from opioids, including prescription opioids and heroin, have …
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Jury Finds Pill-Mill Doctor Guilty Of 51 Counts

… received prescriptions for oxycodone, a powerful and highly addictive pain killer.  Nearly two-thirds of the patients … 2011.  During the trial, patients testified that they were addicted to oxycodone and learned of the clinic through … by draining them of time and assets, fueling their drug addictions, and depriving them of legitimate medical …
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Doctor Gets 10 Years For Operating “Pill Mill” In Alabama

… from former patients of Ritchea’s who had maintained their addictions to prescription drugs by obtaining monthly … The patients described the horrible impact the addiction had on their lives and families.  Additionally, …
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Illinois Ice Meth Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

… a drug that can bring out the absolute worst in people, its addictive qualities make it difficult to quit, and it wreaks … to steadily target the drug dealers who peddle this highly addictive substance to users.”   Koch has remained in the …
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Community Event
May 09, 2023
May 09, 2023

Lunch & Learn: Facts About Fentanyl

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)
Overland Park, KS
Learn about the changing drug landscape and how illicit fentanyl in fake prescription pills is the driving force behind hardships and loss among the Kansas City community. Obtain the latest facts about fentanyl, how to identify an opioid overdose, and what you can do for a loved one at risk...
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Multi-defendant indictment returned for firearms and drug offenses

… 2020. “Today’s drug and gun charges allege that many highly addictive controlled substances were flooding the streets of … throughout Fort Wayne area.  Anytime we can take dangerous addictive drugs and firearms off the streets it is a big …
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Staten Island Man Sentenced for Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl

… Syracuse - (315) 426-5300 Westchester - (914) 682-6256 Opioids Sold by the Defendant Linked to Fatal Overdoses NEW … the sentence. “Charles contributed to the terrible opioid epidemic in our district by selling heroin laced with …
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Nurse Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Prescription Scheme

… Enforcement Administration Tampa District Office and the Opioid Fraud and Abuse Detection Unit. The Opioid Fraud and Abuse Detection Unit was created by the …
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DEA Rolls Out Operation Engage

… 360 Strategy, which aimed its resources specifically at opioids, and allows field divisions to customize plans and … of funding and will focus its Operation Engage efforts on opioids and methamphetamine. DEA Special Agent in Charge …
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DEA Los Angeles issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is lethal in minute doses, for distribution … lethal doses of fentanyl.   “Capitalizing on the opioid epidemic and prescription drug abuse in the United … each year.”   Fentanyl and other highly potent synthetic opioids remain the primary driver behind the ongoing opioid …
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Peabody Man Sentenced for Distributing Drugs Laced with Fentanyl

… is an unfortunate illustration of the deadly effects of opioids and the destruction they cause to people, families, … The investigation determined that Reynoso supplied the opioids that led to the fatal overdose in January and that …
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Former Division Chief of Logistics for Kootenai County EMSS Sentenced in Drug Diversion Scheme

… whereby he ordered on behalf of KCEMSS substantially more opioids than were required and kept the excess for personal …
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DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities

… a 30-day supply of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder without an in-person evaluation or … further DEA’s goal of expanding access to medication for opioid use disorder to anyone in the country who needs it. “Medication for opioid use disorder helps those who are fighting to overcome …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is lethal in minute doses, for distribution … potentially lethal doses of fentanyl. “Capitalizing on the opioid epidemic and prescription drug abuse in the United … each year.” Fentanyl and other highly potent synthetic opioids remain the primary driver behind the ongoing opioid …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… pills containing fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic opioid that is lethal in minute doses, for distribution … lethal doses of fentanyl.   “Capitalizing on the opioid epidemic and prescription drug abuse in the United … each year.”   Fentanyl and other highly potent synthetic opioids remain the primary driver behind the ongoing opioid …
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Houston physician and pain management clinic owner sentenced to 35 years each for running pill mill

… of unlawful prescriptions for millions of doses of opioids and other controlled substances. Special Agent in …
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Southern District Of Georgia Announces Largest Hospital Drug Diversion Civil Penalty In U.S. History

… substances, leading to a significant diversion of opioids, and failing to timely report the suspected … that you believe may be unlawfully diverting or dispensing opioids for illegitimate purposes or committing health care …
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Five Kentucky Defendants Convicted And Sentenced For Supplying Drugs That Resulted In Overdose Deaths

… 2015, as part of a comprehensive approach to combat the opioid epidemic facing the state of Kentucky, the United … the law enforcement response to the growing heroin and opioid abuse epidemic. This month, three important … the prosecution initiative and the critical nature of the opioid epidemic. In an investigation in Woodford County, the …
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Local Medical Doctor Sentenced To 10 Years For Illegally Distributing Controlled Substances And Money Laundering

… - greed.   His disgraceful conduct is part of the massive opioid epidemic faced by the entire nation and the greater … today.  More than 116 Americans are dying every day from an opioid overdose and the deaths are continuing to rise.  Let … to anyone who chooses to illegally distribute prescription opioids that your criminal acts will not be tolerated.  The …
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Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for fentanyl death

… was in a recovery house attempting to overcome his heroin addiction. Gordon, who has numerous felony drug convictions, … offenses,” stated U.S. Attorney Schneider. “Persons addicted to opiates face nearly insurmountable challenges in beating their addiction. Those who make it available to users guarantee …
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Michigan practitioner diversion awareness training

… and tools to address prescription drug abuse and addiction. Along with illicit narcotic enforcement, the DEA … health care fraud and diversion, electronic prescribing and addiction and medication-assisted treatment.     A positive … the health and safety of our communities by reducing drug addiction and diversion.   # # #   On …