PRESS RELEASE

Pill mill doctor sentenced to 13 years for conspiracy to distribute narcotics

May 13, 2019
… too many.” “These pill mills help to perpetuate the tragic opioid crisis gripping our country,” U.S. Attorney Nealy Cox … “Last year, America lost, on average, 116 people per day to opioid overdoses. We cannot allow unscrupulous conduct by … indictment) - 97 months.   For more information on the opioid epidemic, see the DEA's National Drug Threat …
May 13, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Cheshire Medical Center to Pay $2 Million to Settle Allegations of Controlled Substances Act Violations

June 22, 2023
… keep accurate records of controlled substances, including opioids. “Cheshire Medical Center’s failure to fulfill its … the theft of prescription narcotics – including powerful opioids such as fentanyl, which led to a shockingly high …
June 22, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Creve Coeur Pharmacy and Owner to Pay $1.4 Million for Ignoring Signs of Illegal Drug Prescriptions

October 04, 2021
… sought after for recreational purposes; and amounts of opioids that exceeded CDC guidance by as much as 17.5 times … who pleaded guilty to illegally distributing prescription opioids in 2018, including to women with whom he had lived …
October 04, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Boston Physician Resolves Allegations Of Improper Prescribing Practices Involving Controlled Substances

September 11, 2024
… he violated the Controlled Substances Act by prescribing opioid controlled substances outside the usual course of … he prescribed a mix of controlled substances, including opioids, without always appropriately documenting the risks. …
September 11, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Jarod A. Forget named Special Agent in Charge of the Washington Division

January 12, 2021
… to combat and protect our families against the national opioid crisis and violent crime across the region, expanding … drug trafficking organizations, shut down illicit opioid dealers from China and Mexico, and established … to combat local community issues like violent crime and opioids. Forget has a passion for the value of …
January 12, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Virginia dentist running elaborate prescription scheme, reported to DEA tip line, sentenced

October 02, 2019
… years in prison for conspiracy to distribute prescription opioids and muscle relaxant pills without a legitimate … 48, was involved in an elaborate scheme to prescribe opioids such as hydrocodone and oxycodone pills for his …
October 02, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Clinic Office Manager Sentenced for Operating $1.2M Pill Mill Scheme

December 12, 2023
… a pill mill clinic that unlawfully distributed over 600,000 opioid pills, announced Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. … into Jomori to pose as patients to obtain prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. Jomori received …
December 12, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Physician Sentenced for $1.2M Pill Mill Scheme

December 04, 2023
… a pill mill clinic that unlawfully prescribed over 600,000 opioid pills in exchange for cash. A federal jury convicted … into Jomori to pose as patients to obtain prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. Jomori received …
December 04, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

South Florida Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Unlawfully Dispensing Narcotics

January 11, 2023
… years. They learned that Lubetsky prescribed large doses of opioid pain medication that were not supported by any … on behalf of the doctor conceded that some of the doses of opioids Lubetsky prescribed could have sent his patient to …
January 11, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

New Mexico Pharmacy Agrees to Settlement Relating to Violations of the Controlled Substances Act

July 12, 2022
… doses of controlled substances, a majority of which were opioid analgesics. The inspections also revealed 112 … are on the front lines of preventing the abuse of opioids and other controlled substances in our communities,” …
July 12, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

March 02, 2021
… “In Arizona, we have lost too many lives due to opioid overdoses from fentanyl, prescription pain pills and … enactment of fentanyl-class controls in May 2019, the opioid threat remains at epidemic levels, affecting large … deaths in the United States, while heroin and prescription opioids remain significant challenges to public health and …
March 02, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

March 02, 2021
… Florida, our efforts to investigate and interdict illicit opioids continues to be a very high priority because of the … deaths in the United States, while heroin and prescription opioids remain significant challenges to public health and …
March 02, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Omnicare Inc. agrees to pay over $15M to resolve allegations it improperly dispensed narcotics at long-term care facilities

May 13, 2020
… allegations that it violated federal law by allowing opioids and other controlled substances to be dispensed … emergency basis. These emergency kits, which often include opioids and other controlled substances that are commonly … improperly permitting long-term care facilities to remove opioids and other controlled substances from emergency kits …
May 13, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Carrizo Springs doctor and office manager arrested on federal drug, health care fraud and identity theft charges

May 31, 2019
… the examination necessary to justify the prescription of an opioid pain medication. The indictment also alleges that Dr. … unsecured bonds pending trial. “A doctor who prescribes opioids without just cause is no different than a street …
May 31, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Federal, State And Municipal Partnership Targets Fentanyl Traffickers

September 13, 2017
… Highlight Alaska’s Criminal Enforcement of Fentanyl and Opioids September 13 , 2017 Contact: Public Information …
September 13, 2017
EVENT

Chasing the Dragon Showing and Panel Discussion

March 12, 2020 03:00 pm - March 12, 2020 05:00 pm
Community Event
Join DEA in Jefferson City for a showing of “Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict” and a panel discussion with the FBI and Compass Health Network.
March 12, 2020 03:00 pm - March 12, 2020 05:00 pm
EVENT

Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conferences (PDAC)

November 04, 2019 03:00 am - November 05, 2019 12:00 pm
Community Event
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be hosting two regional one-day Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conferences (PDAC) on Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5, 2019. The same conference will be held both days. Participants can attend either day. The conferences will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Columbia, Missouri...
November 04, 2019 03:00 am - November 05, 2019 12:00 pm
EVENT

DEA Washington Division National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 24, 2021 06:00 am - April 24, 2021 10:00 am
Community Event
Join the DEA Washington Division and our local law enforcement partners as we host the 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA Washington Division and our partners will host collection sites to collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and...
April 24, 2021 06:00 am - April 24, 2021 10:00 am
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Saw a Surge of Over 250% in Fentanyl Pill Seizures in 2023

January 26, 2024
… is how many didn't even know the poison they took.” Illicit opioids, which include synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, are widely available throughout …
January 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

45 Individuals Indicted For Participating In Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

April 25, 2018
… in the announcement was Mary K. Daly, Director of Opioid Enforcement and Prevention Efforts in the Justice … unlike ever before and DEA’s top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic,” said DEA Acting Special Agent in Charge …
April 25, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Over 150 Pounds of Crystal Meth is Seized in Manhattan

July 11, 2022
… Chalk, Crystal, Crank, or Shabu.  Methamphetamine is highly addictive and can cause agitation, increased heart rate and … is running rampant throughout the country causing addiction, overdoses, and poisonings. This year, DEA has … their poison and expand their customer base while driving addiction and increasing profit margins.  DEA is working …
July 11, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Major trafficker extradited from the Dominican Republic; linked to large scale heroin and fentanyl distribution ring

August 26, 2019
… pursue drug barons who reap millions in profits by causing addiction and death in New York, regardless of their … of doses, further preying on the vulnerabilities of those addicted to these drugs,” said Special Agent in Charge … of law enforcement partnering in removing these dealers and addictive drugs from the streets is, quite simply, lives …
August 26, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

West Portsmouth Couple Sentenced For Operating “Pill Mill” In Waverly

December 05, 2012
… 4. “The crimes committed caused and enabled countless drug addictions throughout the Portsmouth area, which created … of engaging in a conspiracy to divert controlled (namely, addictive prescription pain medications), maintaining … behind a pain clinic that sold pain pill prescriptions to addicts for years,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Mangan wrote …
December 05, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

TSA And Law Enforcement Officers In Nevadaand Florida Charged In Prescription Drug Ring Narcotics Trafficking Network Results In 20 Arrests

September 13, 2011
… a conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, a potent and highly-addictive prescription narcotic. Among those arrested are … and this trafficking group allegedly preyed upon the addictions of individuals to line their pockets, while the … and distribution of tens of thousands of highly-addictive prescription narcotic pills from Florida to users …
September 13, 2011
EVENT

DEA Take Back Day (October 26, 2019)

October 26, 2019 06:00 am - October 26, 2019 10:00 am
Community Event
Find a collection site near you! The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs...
October 26, 2019 06:00 am - October 26, 2019 10:00 am
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

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 New Jersey …
February 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Results in DEA and Partners Collecting Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds

May 23, 2022
… of Unneeded Medications in an Effort to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths SAN DIEGO – On April … you for doing your part on April 30th to help prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths,” said DEA Special …
May 23, 2022
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.”  “Seizures of …
February 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Lowell Man Indicted For Possessing Half A Kilogram Of Methamphetamine Intended For Distribution

August 04, 2022
… a detectable amount of methamphetamine. “The highly addictive nature of methamphetamine, combined with the … on the rise, DEA stands committed to keeping this highly addictive drug out of Massachusetts," said Brian D. Boyle, …
August 04, 2022