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DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

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

… 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 …
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Federal, State And Municipal Partnership Targets Fentanyl Traffickers

… Highlight Alaska’s Criminal Enforcement of Fentanyl and Opioids September 13 , 2017 Contact: Public Information …
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Community Event
March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020

Chasing the Dragon Showing and Panel Discussion

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
Jefferson City, MO
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.
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Community Event
November 04, 2019 - November 05, 2019
November 04, 2019 - November 05, 2019

Practitioner Diversion Awareness Conferences (PDAC)

3:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
Columbia , MO
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...
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… 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 …
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Over 150 Pounds of Crystal Meth is Seized in Manhattan

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

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

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

… 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 …
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April 24, 2021
April 24, 2021

DEA Washington Division National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
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...
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DEA Washington Division Saw a Surge of Over 250% in Fentanyl Pill Seizures in 2023

… is how many didn't even know the poison they took.” Illicit opioids, which include synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, are widely available throughout …
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45 Individuals Indicted For Participating In Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

… 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 …
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DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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 …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

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

… 671-4500 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 …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

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

… 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, …
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Admitted Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison

… volatile.  This Ghost Face Gangster can no longer feed the addicts who craved this addictive substance. This case is a great example of how …
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DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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

… 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 …
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Illinois Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Trafficking Heroin

… of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. “Heroin addiction has led to numerous overdose deaths and has … accountable for selling and profiting from others’ addiction to this extremely dangerous narcotic. By working …
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

… cabinets, but also in raising awareness of their link to addiction and overdose deaths,” said Special Agent in Charge … Field Division Deanne Reuter.  “It is imperative that addictive medications be securely stored pending the next …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… 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.” “Methamphetamine continues …
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DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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 …
PRESS RELEASE

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

… 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 …
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Multi-Agency Working Group Addresses Heroin Problem In Colorado

… perspectives, including why they use heroin, how their addiction began and what obstacles they faced trying to end their addiction.  In addition, the report details some of the …
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California Man Indicted For Trafficking One Kilogram Of Methamphetamine Into Northern Ohio

… J. Plancon said, “Methamphetamine is a dangerous and addictive drug. Thanks to good investigative work and … individual from regularly importing large amounts of this addictive drug into Ohio to be distributed and ultimately …
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Operation Pill Nation II Doctor Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison

… large doses of OxyContin, oxycodone and alprazolam to drug addicts and members of doctor shopping organizations, who … and Tennessee to get prescriptions for these highly addictive opiate pain medications. Over 500,000 oxycodone …
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Husband And Wife “Pill Mill” Operators Sentenced To Prison

… were seeking the oxycodone cocktail to fuel their own addictions or to unlawfully distribute those drugs to other dealers and/or addicts.            The Golds also laundered the unlawful …