PRESS RELEASE

McKesson Agrees To Pay Record $150 Million Settlement For Failure To Report Suspicious Orders Of Pharmaceutical Drugs

January 17, 2017
… frequently misused products that are part of the current opioid epidemic. The government’s investigation developed … Chuck Rosenberg.  "DEA is committed to fighting the opioid epidemic with all of the tools at our disposal." In …
January 17, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Three Defendants Indicted In One Of The Nation’s Largest-Ever Fentanyl Seizures

June 19, 2017
… federal indictment against three alleged traffickers. “The opioid crisis the country is facing right now makes this … the potency of heroin or to manufacture counterfeit opioid painkillers that resemble oxycodone.  Due to …
June 19, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Public Safety Alert From Drug Enforcement Administration Counterfeit Hydrocodone Tablets Containing Fentanyl

April 01, 2016
… SAN FRANCISCO - Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, has been linked to multiple overdoses and deaths … Department of Health and Human Services there have been 36 opioid-related overdoses and nine deaths that have been …
April 01, 2016
DOCUMENT

Greg Cherundolo The Countdown: Fentanyl Analogues and the Expiring Emergency Scheduling Order

June 04, 2019
Testimony
… Expiration of Temp Order_SJC_4June19_final.pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
June 04, 2019
DOCUMENT

DEA Administrator's Statement on Potential Mass Fentanyl Poisoning Event in Gadsden County, Florida

July 02, 2022
DEA Administrator Remarks
… Fentanyl Poiisoning Event (July 2, 2022).pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
July 02, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

December 03, 2025
… its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of Fentanyl Free America,  a … the nation’s deadliest drug crisis. Since 2021, synthetic opioids have claimed nearly 325,000 American lives.  The …
December 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis

December 03, 2025
… its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of Fentanyl Free America;  a … the nation’s deadliest drug crisis. Since 2021, synthetic opioids have claimed nearly 325,000 American lives.  The …
December 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Two Indicted for Packaging Fentanyl in Inwood: Deadly Drug Mixtures Seized

April 11, 2025
… veterinary-grade xylazine. Also present were boxes of the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan, one of which was … the contents as a mixture of cocaine, xylazine (a non-opioid veterinary sedative), lidocaine, and BTMPS (an … in fentanyl-involved overdoses. Because xylazine is a non-opioid drug, it is not responsive to Narcan.   Special …
April 11, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

January 22, 2025
… that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth.  NDAFW offers educators, prevention …
January 22, 2025
LANDING PAGE

One Pill Can Kill

November 25, 2025
… Naloxone Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It is an antagonist. This means that it attaches to opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a …
November 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National Sentenced to Prison for Role as Drug Ring Courier

June 23, 2025
… Mr. Peinado’s actions pushed highly dangerous, deadly, and addictive substances into the community, and contributed to the addiction of an unknown number of individuals,” prosecutors …
June 23, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 08, 2023
… huge amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, which drives addiction and violence and kills Americans.  It also shows … communities with fentanyl and methamphetamine, drive addiction, fuel violence, and kill Americans,” said …
May 08, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 08, 2023
… huge amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, which drives addiction and violence and kills Americans.  It also shows … communities with fentanyl and methamphetamine, drive addiction, fuel violence, and kill Americans,” said …
May 08, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 08, 2023
… huge amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, which drives addiction and violence and kills Americans.  It also shows … communities with fentanyl and methamphetamine, drive addiction, fuel violence, and kill Americans,” said …
May 08, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Nine members of trafficking organization charged with distributing heroin, fentanyl and cocaine out of auto body shops

February 27, 2019
… responsible for attracting new users, enabling addiction and contributing to overdoses in our city. I … of heroin and fentanyl has resulted in an epidemic of addiction and overdose fatalities in every corner of New …
February 27, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Operation Last Mile Tracks Down Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartel Associates Operating within the United States

May 05, 2023
… huge amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, which drives addiction and violence and kills Americans.  It also shows … communities with fentanyl and methamphetamine, drive addiction, fuel violence, and kill Americans,” said …
May 05, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Defendants Convicted and Sentenced in Long-Term Methamphetamine and Oxycodone Drug Trafficking Investigation in Bay County

March 10, 2023
… partners work tirelessly to keep us safe by removing addictive and deadly controlled substances from our … and federal law enforcement partners to keep these highly addictive and destructive drugs out of our North Florida …
March 10, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces Significant Fentanyl Seizure in New York

October 13, 2022
… cartels, Sinaloa and Jalisco (CJNG), that continue to drive addiction and drug poisonings in communities nationwide.  … that ruthless Mexican drug cartels are producing to drive addiction and increase profits,” said Administrator Anne …
October 13, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds Inaugural Family Summit on the Overdose Epidemic

June 15, 2022
… U.S. Department of Education, and the Partnership to End Addiction to discuss the scope of current drug threats, … Fred Muench and Denise Mariano of the Partnership to End Addiction.  In addition, the Summit offered various other …
June 15, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

24 Boston gang members, associates charged with cocaine trafficking

June 24, 2020
… over human life, and are responsible for fueling drug addiction and much of the violent crime across America. DEA … and protect the health and safety of those affected by drug addiction.”  “During these times of significant societal …
June 24, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Mother and daughter Morrisville residents sentenced for distributing fentanyl, heroin and oxycodone; ordered to forfeit house

October 31, 2019
… will do everything in our power to keep these highly addictive drugs off the streets of Vermont.”   United States … they acquire with profits earned in the grim business of addiction.”   “Lamoille County is very fortunate to have …
October 31, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Loudon man sentenced to 50 months for methamphetamine trafficking

May 01, 2019
… will do everything in our power to keep this highly addictive drug off the streets of New Hampshire.”   “Highly … Boston Division. “Moore’s actions allowed this highly addictive drug to have a place in our community. We will …
May 01, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Pittsfield man sentenced to 130 months for methamphetamine trafficking

March 08, 2019
… will do everything in our power to keep this highly addictive drug off the streets of New Hampshire.”         … Division Inspector in Charge Joseph W. Cronin. “This highly addictive drug has no place in our communities. We will …
March 08, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

Norteno gang leader and drug trafficker sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

January 13, 2021
… engage in the serious drug trafficking – feeding countless addictions as well as facilitating the creation of new addicts. The Court noted Stine knew he should not engage in …
January 13, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Thirteen Facing Federal Charges For Trafficking Heroin

July 21, 2011
… schools in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights, are becoming addicted to expensive prescription painkillers like … and we need to learn to recognize the warning signs of drug addiction. And we need to do this before yet another child …
July 21, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against 10 Individuals In Multi-Million Dollar Internet Pharmacy Fraud Scheme Two Pharmacists Were Allegedly Paid At Least $13 Million By Bogus Online Pharmacy Operators For Filling Invalid Prescriptions Issued By

November 29, 2012
… corrupt website operators to peddle massive quantities of addictive pain pills without valid prescriptions. We will … Soma, Ultram, and (“Prescription Drugs”), which are highly addictive, would visit one of the Prescription Websites …
November 29, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

65 Arrested In Raids By Federal, State And Local Officials

April 17, 2014
… to justice. Our goal is to tackle the problem of heroin addiction before heroin traffickers become embedded in our … drug abuse and the consequent increase in heroin addiction in Minnesota is a significant problem.  In …
April 17, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Kicks Off Red Ribbon Campaign

October 17, 2016
… fight against the violence of drug crime and the misery of addiction. By gathering together in special events and … the demand for controlled substances would curtail lethal addictions and overdoses; Whereas reducing the demand for …
October 17, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Second Of Cape Cod Brothers Sentenced To 25 Years For Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme

June 12, 2015
… distribution conspiracy that flooded Cape Cod with highly addictive opiates.  Michael J. Ferguson, Special Agent in … with federal, state, and local officials to combat opiate addiction in Massachusetts.  Chief Judge Saris found the …
June 12, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Jury Convicts Tempe Designer Drug Manufacturer/Distributor Of Federal Controlled Substance Analogue Enforcement Act Violations

July 22, 2013
… the fact that controlled substance analogues are highly addictive stimulants and no different than cocaine or … chemicals from individuals in China and Minnesota, was addicted to his own products, and made nearly $8000 a day …
July 22, 2013