PRESS RELEASE

Methuen Man Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison For Role In Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

October 06, 2022
… a danger to our communities. This individual pumped deadly opioids into our neighborhoods and, when he was finally …
October 06, 2022
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 … over the coming year to help prevent misuse of meth and opioids in Albuquerque. “I’m very excited about Operation … an alarming rise in drug overdose deaths, with synthetic opioids driving record-high fatalities. The vast majority of …
February 24, 2021
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 DEA in 2020. They include: Phoenix, New … recorded in a 12-month period. Deaths involving synthetic opioids increased nearly 60 percent during the same 12-month …
April 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Four People Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

January 17, 2025
… National Drug Threat Assessment , nitazenes are synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, but some nitazenes can match or … Control and Prevention (CDC), fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are the most common drugs involved in overdose …
January 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Rolls Out Operation Engage

February 24, 2021
… past strategies that aimed resources specifically at opioids, and allows the DEA Washington Division to combat …
February 24, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Norton doctor pleads guilty to illegally prescribing prescription drugs

December 20, 2019
… and seek to remove their ability to contribute to the opioid epidemic.” According to evidence, Moore issued prescriptions for opioids and benzodiazepines without a legitimate medical …
December 20, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Pocatello Woman Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl

October 19, 2023
… to the charge on July 20, 2023. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times stronger than morphine. … pills.  The pills are made to look like prescription opioids such as oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percocet), hydrocodone …
October 19, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Los Angeles Special Agent in Charge David J. Downing to retire on May 31

May 16, 2019
… drug trafficking organizations and the spread of opioid narcotics.”   After retirement, Mr. Downing plans to … two major diversion initiatives that significantly reduced opioid overdoses, the naming of Los Angeles as a 360 Pilot …
May 16, 2019
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

Costco Wholesale Corp. To Pay $11.75 Million To Settle Allegations Of Weak Pharmacy Controls

January 19, 2017
… to ensure it complies with regulations that help prevent opioids and other dangerous drugs from being misused or …
January 19, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Costco Wholesale To Pay $11.75 Million To Settle Allegations Of Lax Pharmacy Controls

January 17, 2017
… McQuade stated, “In light of the prescription pill and opioid overdose epidemic we are seeing across the country, … to ensure it complies with regulations that help prevent opioids and other dangerous drugs from being misused or …
January 17, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Justice Department announces release of new fentanyl safety video for first responders

August 30, 2018
… when exposure occurs, and when individuals exhibit signs of opioid intoxication. "Exposure to synthetic opioids like fentanyl is one of the most dangerous threats …
August 30, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

More than 50 pounds of fentanyl recovered in investigation of trafficking group with tentacles from Mexico to U.S. cities; Organization flooded the Bronx with heroin and fentanyl

June 05, 2019
… Bronx and elsewhere are lacing narcotics with the highly addictive opioid, creating a more desired product among its …
June 05, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Medical Professionals Performed Perfunctory Exams On Longshoremen And Filled Scripts For Narcotics In Elaborate Scheme To Rip Off Insurance Companies

December 18, 2013
… is another example of criminals perpetuating and exploiting addiction, at great risk to the public's safety. It is … and operate machinery under the influence of narcotics and opioids. We will continue to use our investigative, …
December 18, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Several Million Dollars’ Worth of Narcotics Including Fentanyl Seized in Mount Vernon

April 26, 2021
… are making street drugs highly potent and highly addictive by adding fentanyl. This is a warning that local … streets and out of our communities and to help fight opiate addiction. We are grateful for the hard work of the New York … is no doubt that this investigation saved lives, prevented addiction, and made our communities safer. Large-scale …
April 26, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Pharmacy Owners Convicted of Illegally Selling 10 Million Hydrocodone Pills Over The Internet, Laundering $20 Million in Proceeds and Failing to Pay Taxes

August 01, 2008
… any drugs without proper medical supervision can result in addiction, injury or death.” “IRS-Criminal Investigation is … units per pharmacy. Hydrocodone is a dangerous and highly addictive narcotic painkiller. Moreover, the evidence showed … of hydrocodone knowing that some of their customers were addicts. According to trial testimony, Sodipo and Nwaehiri …
August 01, 2008
PRESS RELEASE

Three Drug Traffickers Convicted of Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracies

August 04, 2021
… the pills while seeking treatment for his own drug addictions at spa-like resorts in Costa Rica and Mexico … case. Woolard was convicted of being a drug user and drug addict in possession of firearms. Isham was convicted of …
August 04, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Northeast Heights Heroin Trafficking Ring Dismantled By Multi-Agency Investigation

June 14, 2013
… available customer, including our children, to push highly addictive and dangerous drugs in the Albuquerque metro … abuse, and advocate for treatment for those who have become addicted with the goal of preventing drug overdose deaths.  … in Charge Joseph M. Arabit of the DEA.  “Heroin abuse and addiction exacts a tremendous toll on society, and these …
June 14, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

Loudoun County To Host DEA Exhibit

December 22, 2015
… and Consequences explains the science behind illegal drug addiction, and the countless costs and consequences of … programs that we have implemented to prevent drug abuse and addiction,” stated Karl C. Colder, Special Agent in Charge, … the dangers of illegal drug use and the damage caused by addiction. As parents, community leaders, and employers, …
December 22, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Seven Charged after Federal Investigation Disrupts Massive Counterfeit Pill Manufacturing Operation

September 24, 2024
… Diversion/Medical Practitioner 571-362-9171 Synthetic opioid pills trafficked from Connecticut throughout U.S. … and trafficking of counterfeit pills containing synthetic opioids and other substances: KELLDON HINTON , 45, of New …
September 24, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

13 Arrested in Connection with an LSD, Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking and Money Laundering Scheme Occurring in the West Campus Area of the University of Texas at Austin

December 04, 2020
… heroin, cocaine, LSD, MDMA, Benzodiazepine and other opioids during this investigation.  Approximately $163,000 …
December 04, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s Commitment to Expanding Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment

March 23, 2022
… when the United States is suffering tens of thousands of opioid-related overdose deaths every year, the DEA’s top … to medication-assisted treatment for those suffering from opioid-related substance use disorder. Beginning in March … and methadone, to treat patients experiencing acute opioid withdrawal symptoms. DEA, in partnership with the …
March 23, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION

Community Outreach

March 28, 2025
… declines. The longer youth and young adults delay drug use, addiction and/or substance use disorders are significantly … the consequences of drug use, as well as topics about addiction, impaired driving, and true stories about teens …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2021
… once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription … critical to helping reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications …
April 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Long Island Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl That Contributed to Two Overdose Deaths

November 13, 2023
… a woman, which only added to pain and anguish caused by an opioid epidemic that has harmed so many on Long Island,” … overdose involving heroin. From 2013 to 2019, the synthetic opioid death rate increased by more than 1,000 percent. Of … those deaths, over 70% involved a prescription or illicit opioid. Among New York State residents, the number of …
November 13, 2023
LANDING PAGE

Info for Teens

December 11, 2024
… and respiratory depression are strongly suggestive of opioid poisoning. Download Fact Sheet Street Names: … is Naloxone? Naloxone is designed to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. It needs to be administered (given) right …
December 11, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Court Orders North Carolina Pharmacy to Pay $500,000 Penalty and Enters Injunction to Prevent Filling Illegal Controlled Substance Prescriptions

December 06, 2024
… from dispensing controlled substances, including opioids, without taking steps to help ensure the drugs will … alleges that the defendants dispensed prescription opioids while disregarding numerous “red flags” — that is, …
December 06, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl Linked to Two Fatal Overdoses

May 23, 2024
… at trial and court records showed  Gaddy was a supplier of opioids in Pinellas County since 2017. One of his dealers, … was at various times during the conspiracy a distributor of opioids in the Madeira Beach area. In February 2019, the … Gaddy learned that K.E. had died but continued distributing opioids. In April 2020 while still on bond for his pending …
May 23, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Issues Warning: “One Pill Can Kill”

June 29, 2021
… tied to counterfeit pills containing the powerful synthetic opioid, fentanyl.  Manufactured by Mexican drug trafficking … information concerning the availability of any synthetic opioids as they surface within local drug markets with your …
June 29, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Montgomery County Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl that Led to an Overdose Death

May 06, 2022
… Agbi admitted that he was a user and distributor of opioid drugs and that he met with Victim 1 on August 10 at Hotel A and provided Victim 1 with opioid drugs.  He stated that Victim 1 used opioid drugs … drugs Drug Trafficking Fentanyl Heroin Morphine Synthetic Opioids On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
May 06, 2022