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DEA And The Museum Of Science And Industry Open Powerful New Exhibit

… Target America explores the science behind illegal drug addiction and the myriad costs of illegal drugs-to … “Most Americans are unaware of the science behind drug addiction, or of the tremendous costs associated with drug … and Industry will open eyes to the science behind drug addiction, educate Americans about the costs of drugs to …
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Atlanta drug dealer charged with possessing 170 kilograms of heroin and 36 guns in two metro residences

… as a part of Operation SCOPE (Strategically Combatting Opioids through Prosecution and Enforcement), which is an … illegally-prescribed painkillers, heroin, and synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl have on our neighborhoods. The DEA …
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DEA Seizes Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… across the United States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills that were seized, is … driver of the recent increase in U.S. overdose deaths. “Opioids were responsible for nearly three quarters of the …
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Illinois Woman Sentenced to 14 Years for Meth Trafficking

… The judge noted that, while Mark did struggle with drug addiction during her 30s, the amount of drugs and cash she … and Drug Enforcement Administration to keep this highly-addictive drug off the streets of Tazewell and surrounding …
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Owner of Tennessee Drug Screening Lab Sentenced to 36 months on Federal Health Care Fraud Charge

… brought the Dubes to justice.” “Addressing the opioid crisis is an issue of great concern for our nation … for various entities who represented themselves to be opioid treatment facilities. Between May 1, 2014, and … Eastern District of Tennessee provided valuable assistance. Opioids On …
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Dangerous fentanyl masked as counterfeit oxycodone, 20,000 pills seized in the Bronx and Manhattan

… pills containing fentanyl, a potentially lethal synthetic opioid, are increasingly appearing on the black market in … to have originated in Mexico. A highly potent synthetic opioid, fentanyl is cheaper to obtain than … to work tirelessly to hold those responsible who traffic opioids and fentanyl into our communities and contribute to …
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DEA Administrator's Statement on Potential Mass Fentanyl Poisoning Event in Gadsden County, Florida

July 02, 2022
… Fentanyl Poiisoning Event (July 2, 2022).pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
July 02, 2022
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Federal Indictment Charges Eight With Participating In Taos County Heroin Trafficking And Money Laundering Ring

… part of HOPE initiative which seeks to reduce the number of opioid-related deaths in New Mexico ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Last … prosecuting the case as part of the New Mexico Heroin and Opioid Prevention and (HOPE) Initiative.  The HOPE …
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Trial Victory Secured in Largest Single Fentanyl Pill Bust in DEA History

… agencies, we are taking apart the network that brought addiction and violence to New Mexico and neighboring states. …
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Kerrville Doctor Sentenced To Six Years In Prison For Prescribing Controlled Substances Without A Legitimate Medical Purpose

… Debenedetto detailed the abuse and struggle of Hydrocodone addiction and described how very difficult it was to stay sober, as well as how the addiction took over and consumed her life.  On October 24, … a lab coat is still a drug dealer.  Hydrocodone is highly addictive and commonly abused.  For that reason, it is now a …
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Former Mexican Police Officer Charged with Trafficking Enough Fentanyl to Kill 10 Million

… with intent to distribute fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid 50 times more potent than heroin.   He was allegedly … domestic.”   “Fentanyl is the number one threat causing our opioid epidemic in the United States,” said Clyde E. … after serving his sentence.   Overdoses involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl killed almost 32,000 Americans last …
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Tallahassee Brothers Receive 10 Years in Prison for Large Scale Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana

… victims are the members of our community who experience the addiction and violence that too often follows from drug …
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DEA releases 2019 National Drug Threat Assessment

… over 13 percent – in overdoses from controlled prescription opioids. Many challenges remain, however, including the … As the National Drug Threat Assessment describes, the opioid threat continues at epidemic levels, affecting large …
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Justice Department Announces First Ever Indictments Against Designated Chinese Manufacturers Of Deadly Fentanyl And Other Opiate Substances

… agents identified more than 100 distributors of synthetic opioids involved with Yan’s manufacturing and distribution … massive quantities of deadly fentanyl and other synthetic opioids to communities throughout the United States, mostly …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… across the United States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills that were seized, is … driver of the recent increase in U.S. overdose deaths. “Opioids were responsible for nearly three quarters of the …
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Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… across the United States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills that were seized, is … driver of the recent increase in U.S. overdose deaths. “Opioids were responsible for nearly three quarters of the …
PRESS RELEASE

Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… across the United States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills that were seized, is … driver of the recent increase in U.S. overdose deaths. “Opioids were responsible for nearly three quarters of the …
PRESS RELEASE

Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… across the United States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills that were seized, is … driver of the recent increase in U.S. overdose deaths. “Opioids were responsible for nearly three quarters of the …
PRESS RELEASE

Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… across the United States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills that were seized, is … driver of the recent increase in U.S. overdose deaths. “Opioids were responsible for nearly three quarters of the …
PRESS RELEASE

Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

… across the United States. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid found in most of the fake pills that were seized, is … driver of the recent increase in U.S. overdose deaths. “Opioids were responsible for nearly three quarters of the …
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Pill mill doctor sentenced to 13 years for conspiracy to distribute narcotics

… 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 …
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DEA takes additional steps to allow increased production of controlled substances used in COVID-19 care

… DEA will also increase the APQ for methadone to ensure that opioid treatment programs have sufficient supplies to treat patients suffering from opioid use disorder.  In addition, DEA is increasing the …
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Tallahassee Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Offenses

… recidivist offenders who continue to distribute such these addictive, controlled substances. This sentence is further … K. Gordon is a major step in getting some of the most addictive and deadly drugs out of Leon County,” said Sheriff …
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Port Saint Joe Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

… prosecute armed drug traffickers who distribute these addictive, controlled substances. This sentence is further … rise to the charges to which he has been sentenced. “Highly addictive and incredibly destructive, methamphetamine can …
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Johnston Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

… levels, and every city and town in Rhode Island has seen opioid overdose deaths, we are determined to use every … enforcement tool at our disposal to stop combat significant opioid traffickers.” “The state of Rhode Island is faced …
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Community Event
October 26, 2019
October 26, 2019

DEA Take Back Day (October 26, 2019)

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
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...
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Okaloosa DTO Members Sentenced

… convicted in multiple cases for their participation in an opioid, methamphetamine, and cocaine distribution ring … of fentanyl/heroin mixtures, over two kilograms of opioid pills, over a kilogram of cocaine, and almost two … OCDETF/Task Force Drug Trafficking Methamphetamine Cocaine Opioids On On …
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Sixteen Charged in Takedown of Drug Trafficking Network

… including an AK-47. “Drug trafficking organizations fuel addiction and erode the safety of our communities,” said DEA …
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Cartel Enforcer Sentenced to 28 Years for Drug Trafficking and Violence

… networks and protect our communities from the violence and addiction they bring.” “My Day One pledge in creating our …
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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 …