PRESS RELEASE

Laconia Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy and Firearm Charges

February 27, 2023
… on the rise, DEA stands committed to keeping this highly addictive drug out of New Hampshire,” said DEA Special Agent …
February 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Connecticut Man Sentenced to 84 Months of Imprisonment for Drug Distribution from Rutland Apartment

November 28, 2022
… including his participation of an assault of a female drug addict by Mariani to coerce her into dealing drugs for them …
November 28, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Connecticut Man Sentenced to 70 Months’ Imprisonment for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Cocaine Base from Rutland Apartment

July 25, 2022
… threats of violence, including his assault of a female drug addict to coerce her into dealing drugs for him in the …
July 25, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Announces Spring Take Back Day

April 03, 2023
… unwanted or expired – that too often become a gateway to addiction. “We’re encouraging families to look through their …
April 03, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration El Paso Division Announces Spring Take Back Day

April 05, 2023
… unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction. Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal …
April 05, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Woman Indicted for Providing Fatal Fentanyl

November 15, 2023
… in southern Illinois. “Drug traffickers are driving addiction and increasing their profits by mixing fentanyl …
November 15, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

St. Louis County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Dealing Fatal Dose of Fentanyl and Heroin

October 24, 2023
… and fentanyl to the victim, who had been battling heroin addiction and had just been in the hospital for treatment, …
October 24, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 19, 2021
… prescription drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths. Find a location or learn …
April 19, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Judge sentences cartel-connected drug dealer to 25 years for trying to establish cocaine pipeline from Mexico to St. Louis

September 17, 2020
… noting the countless families who have lost a loved one to addiction and illegal drugs. At the time Burris participated …
September 17, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2020
… to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts. DEA, along with its law …
November 02, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Mississippi Man Sentenced to More than 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

February 20, 2025
… determination to hold those who contribute to the cycle of addiction accountable,” said Assistant Special Agent in …
February 20, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Marijuana

January 22, 2025
Cannabis
Mind-altering psychoactive drug. Dry, shredded, green/brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds and leaves from the cannabis sativa plant. THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main ingredient that produces the psychoactive effect. Addictive.
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 42 Months for Distributing 25 Pounds of Meth via a Rideshare

October 08, 2024
… of the law.”  “DEA stands committed to keeping highly addictive drugs like methamphetamine off the streets of New …
October 08, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Massachusetts Man Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Meth

October 08, 2024
… the supply chain.” “DEA stands committed to keeping highly addictive drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl off the …
October 08, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Former Kent Resident Sentenced to Prison for Selling Narcotics Near Drug Treatment Center

August 19, 2024
… targeting vulnerable individuals struggling to treat their addictions. This makes his drug trafficking particularly …
August 19, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Fentanyl Importer/Supplier and Sex Trafficker Sentenced to Life in Prison

August 20, 2024
… trafficked women for sex. He often recruited women who were addicted to his drugs and then advertised and “managed” them …
August 20, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Arizona Man Sentenced to 90 Months in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution in New Hampshire

July 22, 2024
… on the rise, DEA stands committed to keeping this highly addictive drug out of New Hampshire,” said Acting Special …
July 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Co-Worker Who Sold His Friend Fentanyl Pills Causing His Death Sentenced to 84 Months in Federal Prison

June 20, 2024
… our partners will relentlessly pursue those who profit from addictions and contribute to the harm in our communities.” …
June 20, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Violent Drug Dealer Off the Streets for Possessing Meth and Pistol

April 18, 2024
… evidence of the dangers of meth due to the low cost and its addictiveness. In handing down the sentence, the court noted …
April 18, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Dealing Fatal Doses of Fentanyl-laced Heroin

January 20, 2021
… an already-vulnerable group of people, he perpetuated their addiction and despair, and ultimately caused their death,” …
January 20, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Columbia County Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

November 28, 2022
… drugs like ‘meth.” “Meth is a deadly, dangerous and highly addictive drug that increasingly is present in fatal …
November 28, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Eight Kilograms of Meth

September 30, 2022
… for their crimes, which are contributing to the death and addiction of many Americans.” According to court documents, …
September 30, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Greenville Woman Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Oxycodone Conspiracy

April 21, 2022
… Carolina and in western North Carolina. Golden used drug addicts and homeless persons to pass the prescriptions. She …
April 21, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2020
… to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts. DEA, along with its law …
November 05, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2020
… to remove prescription pills from their homes to prevent addiction before it starts. DEA, along with its law …
November 05, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Announces Fall Take Back Day

October 18, 2023
… unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction. Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal …
October 18, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Chickasha Man Sentenced to a Decade in Federal Prison for Distributing a Fentanyl Pill that Resulted in an Overdose

September 20, 2023
… sends a message to drug traffickers who feed the drug addicted and line the pockets of criminal …
September 20, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Toms River Woman Charged with Unauthorized Practice of Medicine, Forgery, Health Care Claims Fraud, and Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance

July 27, 2023
… effects that these medications can have on a person such as addiction but even worse, could lead to death. These …
July 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Dallas Man Sentenced to 14 years in Federal Prison for Supplying Fentanyl in Rowlett Overdose

May 22, 2023
… accountable dealers who distribute this poison, exploit addictions, and cause senseless deaths in the Eastern …
May 22, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Federal Jury Convicts St. Louis County Man of Dealing Fatal Dose of Heroin and Fentanyl

May 05, 2023
… killed him quickly. The victim had been battling heroin addiction and had just been in the hospital for treatment. …
May 05, 2023