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DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment

… Oregon, Washington and Alaska is primarily focused on the opioid threat, more specifically the illicit manufactured … 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 …
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Bakersfield Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl that Caused Overdose Death

… the case. This case is part of Operation Synthetic Opioid Surge (S.O.S.) a program designed to reduce the supply of deadly synthetic opioids in high impact areas as well as identifying …
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South Florida Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Unlawfully Dispensing Narcotics

… 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 …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… 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 …
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Omnicare Inc. agrees to pay more than $15 million 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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DEA issues warning over counterfeit prescription pills from Mexico

… 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 …
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DEA Rolls Out Operation Engage

… 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 …
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Family Summit
June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024

DEA New York Division to Host Annual Family Summit on Fentanyl

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT)
New York, NY
The DEA New York Division will host its Family Summit on Fentanyl on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024. This free family centric event is open to families who have been impacted by the opioid crisis and to those who may have lost a loved one due to a drug poisoning or...
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DEA Announces Significant Fentanyl Seizure in New York

… 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 …
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Ohio Doctor Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Illegally Prescribing Painkillers

… documents. All four defendants conspired to distribute addictive controlled substances, including prescription … Adolph Harper's customers, many of whom were drug addicts exhibiting clear signs of drug addiction during their visits to his office, came to his …
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One Of The Largest Methamphetamine Distributors In New England Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison

… in New England, whose massive drug operation fueled addiction and devastation across our communities. He is now … communities safer.” “DEA stands committed to keeping highly addictive drugs like methamphetamine off the streets of …
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Large State Grand Jury Operation ‘Ganjapreneur’ Involving Illegal THC Products Being Sold Openly in South Carolina Businesses

… proven guilty in a court of law. Drug Trafficking Synthetic Opioids On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
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Houston physician and pain management clinic owner sentenced to 35 years each for running pill mill

… of unlawful prescriptions for millions of doses of opioids and other controlled substances. Special Agent in …
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Doctor Arrested For Illegally Selling Prescriptions To Overdose Victim: Pain Management Clinic Shuttered

… an estimated 65 percent were for oxycodone or other highly addictive opiate drugs. More than half of Li’s patients were … “The prescription drug epidemic is the first crisis of addiction that has originated with the medical profession. … He is accused of intentionally writing prescriptions for addictive narcotics in return for cash and for no legitimate …
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Attorney General Hunter Charges Doctor With Five Counts Of Second Degree Murder

… Attorney General Hunter said. “The dangers associated with opioid drugs have been well documented and most doctors follow strict guidelines when prescribing opioids to their patients. Nichols prescribed patients, who …
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Dominican citizen extradited to U.S. for drug trafficking through sham internet pharmacy

… analogue p-fluoroisobutyryl fentanyl, and the synthetic opioid U-47700, distribution of controlled substances over … a drug trafficking organization that distributed dangerous opioids to individuals throughout the United States through …
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Fresno Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison

… the case. This case is part of Operation Synthetic Opioid Surge (S.O.S.), a program designed to reduce the supply of deadly synthetic opioids in high impact areas as well as identify wholesale …
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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

… heroin, cocaine, LSD, MDMA, Benzodiazepine and other opioids during this investigation.  Approximately $163,000 …
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Multiple Defendants Arrested For Operating Prescription Drug "Pill Mill"

… which served as a front for the illegal distribution of addictive pain killers. John S. Comer, Acting Special Agent … sending a clear message to those that would exploit the addictions of others." Bartow County Sheriff Clark Millsap … they worked to procure and distribute Oxycodone pills to addicts and illegitimate distributors. The clinic's doctor …
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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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Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering

… drug traffickers who are flooding our streets with deadly, addictive drugs is being fulfilled thanks to the excellent …
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Former Mexican Lawyer Who Became Major Meth Supplier to Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison

… drug ring participants who become involved to feed their addiction, Castellanos-Tapia was not a drug user. In fact, … members, friends, and complete strangers—to feed their addictions. No doubt, drug users are responsible for a large …
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Reno Doctor Robert Rand And Eight Others Indicted On Federal Prescription Drug Distribution Charges

… million Americans abused or were dependent on prescription opioids in 2014. Overdose deaths from opioids, including prescription opioids and heroin, have …
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DEA Releases annual National Drug Threat Assessment

… 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 …
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Hampton Roads heroin trafficker sentenced to over 23 years in prison

… Synthetic drugs Task Forces/Task Force Officers Synthetic Opioids Heroin On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
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U.S. Attorney’s Office and DEA Announce Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Task Force

… Overdose Task Forces/Task Force Officers Fentanyl Opioids Synthetic Opioids On On Press Release Image Layout Landscape …
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DEA announces launch of Operation Crystal Shield

… “For decades meth has been a leading cause of violence and addiction - a drug threat that has never gone away.  With a … By reducing the supply of meth we reduce the violence, addiction, and death it spreads.” Virtually all …
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The DEA deploys “360 Strategy” in Northern Arizona’s Yavapai-Apache Nation to address heroin, prescription drug abuse and violent crime in the area

… was developed by DEA in 2015 to address the heroin and the opioid drug crisis across the nation by focusing … an enhanced awareness of the dangers of consequences of opioid abuse, including powerful opioids like fentanyl and its analogues.   The Diversion …
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Palomar Hospital Pays $250,000 for Diverting Fentanyl

… regarding medical personnel writing suspicious opioid prescriptions and pharmacies dispensing large amounts of opioids, call (571) 324-6499 or visit the DEA’s website ( …
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Kern County Man Trafficking Fentanyl Sentenced to Over 17 Years

… the case. This case is part of Operation Synthetic Opioid Surge (S.O.S.) a program designed to reduce the supply of deadly synthetic opioids in high impact areas as well as identifying …