PRESS RELEASE

Staten Island Man Sentenced for Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl

May 24, 2022
… Outreach & Red Ribbon: Ciara A. Gregovich 720-431-8836 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 …
May 24, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Nurse Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Prescription Scheme

February 02, 2024
… Enforcement Administration Tampa District Office and the Opioid Fraud and Abuse Detection Unit. The Opioid Fraud and Abuse Detection Unit was created by the …
February 02, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Rolls Out Operation Engage

February 24, 2021
… 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 …
February 24, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Los Angeles issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

November 04, 2019
… 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 …
November 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Peabody Man Sentenced for Distributing Drugs Laced with Fentanyl

August 11, 2022
… 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 …
August 11, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Former Division Chief of Logistics for Kootenai County EMSS Sentenced in Drug Diversion Scheme

August 01, 2024
… whereby he ordered on behalf of KCEMSS substantially more opioids than were required and kept the excess for personal …
August 01, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities

February 24, 2023
… 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 …
February 24, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

November 04, 2019
… 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 …
November 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

November 07, 2019
… 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 …
November 07, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Launches Project Wave Breaker to Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl

April 27, 2021
… that DEA is committed to combatting the flood of deadly opioids, including fentanyl, into our communities,” said DEA … Wave Breaker are credited with 85 percent of all synthetic opioids seized by the DEA in 2020.  They include: Phoenix, …
April 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Houston physician and pain management clinic owner sentenced to 35 years each for running pill mill

September 20, 2018
… of unlawful prescriptions for millions of doses of opioids and other controlled substances. Special Agent in …
September 20, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Southern District Of Georgia Announces Largest Hospital Drug Diversion Civil Penalty In U.S. History

May 16, 2018
… 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 …
May 16, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Five Kentucky Defendants Convicted And Sentenced For Supplying Drugs That Resulted In Overdose Deaths

August 23, 2016
… 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 …
August 23, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Local Medical Doctor Sentenced To 10 Years For Illegally Distributing Controlled Substances And Money Laundering

January 25, 2018
… - 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 …
January 25, 2018
DRUG FACT SHEET

Fentanyl

November 24, 2025
Narcotics (Opioids)
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.
November 24, 2025
ALERT

Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 2021
… common counterfeit pills are made to look like prescription opioids such as oxycodone (Oxycontin®, Percocet®), … Drug traffickers are using fake pills to exploit the opioid crisis and prescription drug misuse in the United …
PRESS RELEASE

Multi-defendant indictment returned for firearms and drug offenses

August 27, 2020
… 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 …
August 27, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Launches Project Wave Breaker to Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl

April 27, 2021
… Wave Breaker are credited with 85 percent of all synthetic opioids seized by the DEA in 2020.  They include: Phoenix, … recorded in a 12-month period.  Deaths involving synthetic opioids increased nearly 60 percent during the same 12-month …
April 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

New England Doctor Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy

May 29, 2025
… to illegally distribute buprenorphine, a prescription opioid. The Court also ordered the forfeiture of $75,000, … Khan collected as a result of prescribing high-dose opioids over the course of the conspiracy, and a fine of …
May 29, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

China-Based Chemical Manufacturing Companies and Employees Indicted for Alleged Fentanyl Manufacturing and Distribution

October 24, 2024
… crimes including attempted distribution of synthetic opioids and precursor chemicals used in the production of … chemicals and then distribute fentanyl and other synthetic opioids throughout the United States to individual users.  … Jalisco, Mexico, receive fentanyl precursors and synthetic opioids directly from China or from intermediaries in the …
October 24, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Sovah Health to Pay United States $4.36 Million to Settle Claims of Controlled Substance Act Violations

June 08, 2022
… prevent the diversion of powerful painkilling prescription opioids. Sovah Health is a regional health care delivery …
June 08, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

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

November 18, 2020
… strike force will focus on health care fraud and illegal opioid prescriptions and distribution BEAUMONT, Texas - Drug … and cases involving illegal prescribing and distribution of opioids and other dangerous narcotics. In September, Acting …
November 18, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for fentanyl death

June 21, 2018
… 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 …
June 21, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Michigan practitioner diversion awareness training

June 14, 2019
… 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 …
June 14, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… methamphetamine has been a leading cause of violence and addiction – a drug threat that has never gone away,” said … By reducing the supply of meth, we reduce the violence, addiction, and death it spreads.” “The DEA Chicago Division … public, we are seeing more methamphetamine distribution and addiction.  The same Mexico-based cartels that traffic …
February 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

February 20, 2020
… methamphetamine has been a leading cause of violence and addiction – a drug threat that has never gone away,” said … By reducing the supply of meth, we reduce the violence, addiction, and death it spreads.” “Operation Crystal Shield … Steven S. Whipple.  “Most of this dangerous and highly addictive poison is manufactured in Mexico, then smuggled …
February 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Doctor Found Guilty Of Illegal Distribution Of Drugs

August 15, 2014
… prosecutors demonstrated Sun profited by prescribing addictive pain medicines and other controlled substances to persons whom he believed were drug addicts.  The evidence at trial showed he operated clinics … even when he believed he was writing prescriptions for drug addicts. The jury heard recordings in which Sun told his …
August 15, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Owner Of Columbus Southern Medical Center Pleads Guilty To Drug, Tax, Fraud Charges: $29 Million Forfeited

January 30, 2017
… of controlled substances to numerous individuals who were addicted to drugs, in Ohio and surrounding states. The owner … said U.S. Attorney Glassman. "He got rich by feeding the addictions of hundreds and hundreds of people. Thanks to the …
January 30, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

RX Trafficking Ring Controlled Brooklyn Medical Practices: Nearly $3.4 Million In Pills Diverted

July 17, 2013
… collecting and distributing large quantities of highly addictive prescription medication. Among those charged in … painkiller, and nearly 12,000 pills of (Xanax), a highly addictive anti-anxiety medication. Evidence of the … to the heroin dealers and pushers on street corners, opiate addicts are lining up to see rogue doctors in order to get …
July 17, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

November 04, 2019
… 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 …
November 04, 2019