PRESS RELEASE

Significant Synthetic Drug Seizure In D.C.

September 02, 2015
… The seizure of such a large amount of synthetic drugs is a relief to both the MPD and the community,” said Police Chief …
September 02, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Our Community, Our Epidemic: Turning Drug Awareness Into Action

November 14, 2015
… learn how to fight this epidemic, save lives, and bring relief to those suffering from the effects of these highly …
November 14, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Missouri Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Leading Meth Conspiracy

March 07, 2023
… by law enforcement in Arkansas on his return trip from buying methamphetamine in Texas. Officers found 2.5 …
March 07, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Mariah Ferry and Jose Torrez plead guilty to federal kidnapping charges for abducting and brutally beating two victims suspected of stealing drugs and money

February 14, 2020
… contacted M.T. under a ruse that Smothermon wanted to buy marijuana from M.T. When M.T. arrived at Smothermon’s …
February 14, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Collects Eight Tons Of Medicine In Los Angeles Area During Third Drug Take-Back Event

November 04, 2011
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … for Disease Control and Prevention, enough prescription painkillers were prescribed in 2010 to medicate every …
November 04, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

West Hollywood Doctor Indicted On Federal Charges For Writing Prescriptions For Narcotics After Being Ordered To Stop

May 13, 2013
… and you want law enforcement assistance in LA.? Please email:   LAFD-DrugCausedDeaths@dea.gov   Brian M. Clark … allege he wrote more than 1,200 prescriptions for powerful painkillers after a federal order revoked his authority to …
May 13, 2013
GENERAL INFORMATION

Operation Engage Manchester

March 28, 2025
… ) 8.7 million Americans indicated misusing prescription pain relievers in 2021 ( 2021 National Survey of Drug Use … with Operation Engage Manchester by signing up to receive email updates, following us at DEA New England …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Hospice Nurse Pleads Guilty To Prescription Opioid Conspiracy Charges

June 15, 2017
… from the dangers associated with heroin and opioid painkillers and reducing the number of opioid-related deaths …
June 15, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’S National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sets New Record

May 06, 2016
… misuse and abuse of these medicines, including the opioid painkillers that accounted for 20,808 drug overdoses-78 a … out of 10 new heroin users began by abusing prescription painkillers and moved to heroin when they could no longer obtain or afford those painkillers. “These results show that more Americans than …
May 06, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Diversion Claims Against CVS Health Corp. Resolved With $450,000 Civil Settlement

August 10, 2015
… Act and its implementing regulations, substances such as painkillers and opioids can only be prescribed for … in this case.  “The diversion and misuse of prescription painkillers are a public health crisis in the state of Rhode …
August 10, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA To Publish Final Rule Rescheduling Hydrocodone Combination Products

August 21, 2014
… prescription medications, including opioid painkillers, resulting in 22,134 Americans dying in 2011 … of prescription medications, including 16,651 from narcotic painkillers,” said DEA Administrator Michele Leonhart, …
August 21, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

New Orleans Field Division Collects Over 35,000 Pounds On Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

May 09, 2016
… misuse and abuse of these medicines, including the opioid painkillers that accounted for 20,808 drug overdoses-78 a … out of 10 new heroin users began by abusing prescription painkillers and moved to heroin when they could no longer obtain or afford those painkillers. Parents and children are encouraged to educate …
May 09, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

New Yorkers Safeguarded Their Medical Cabinets Of Lurking Dangers- Unused, Unwanted And Expired Medication

May 09, 2016
… misuse and abuse of these medicines, including the opioid painkillers that accounted for 20,808 drug overdoses-78 a … out of 10 new heroin users began by abusing prescription painkillers and moved to heroin when they could no longer obtain or afford those painkillers. On …
May 09, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

The Pacific Northwest Collects 16 Tons At The Latest DEA National Drug Take-Back Day

May 06, 2016
… misuse and abuse of these medicines, including the opioid painkillers that accounted for 20,808 drug overdoses-78 a … out of 10 new heroin users began by abusing prescription painkillers and moved to heroin when they could no longer obtain or afford those painkillers. The public can submit tips anonymously, via a …
May 06, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

DEA RMFD Hosts 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

October 22, 2025
… are among the most frequently misused prescription pain medications.  For more information or to find a …
October 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Illinois Man Found Guilty of Selling Fatal Fentanyl Pills

September 12, 2024
… cellular phone on Dec. 3, 2022, seeking the prescription pain pill Percocet. The victim bought three pills that …
September 12, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Illinois Man Accused of Dealing Fatal Fentanyl Pills

August 17, 2023
… victim contacted Overall on Dec. 4 seeking the prescription pain pill Percocet, and bought four pills resembling …
August 17, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Final Defendant of Nine Pleads Guilty to Heroin Conspiracy

July 05, 2023
… to 10 years in federal prison without parole. Kevin D. Paine, 33, of Cahokia, Ill., was sentenced to five years in …
July 05, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Creve Coeur Pharmacy and Owner to Pay $1.4 Million for Ignoring Signs of Illegal Drug Prescriptions

October 04, 2021
… only for opioid-tolerant patients experiencing breakthrough pain due to cancer. Olive Street and Shlafshteyn knowingly …
October 04, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Southeast Missouri Health Organization Pays $1.6 Million Settlement for Invalid Prescriptions

September 01, 2021
… in prescribing opioids and managing patients with chronic pain issues. Saint Francis fully cooperated with the …
September 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA announces launch of Project Safeguard

October 20, 2020
… that have little regard for human life, and profit from the pain and suffering of our people. Along with our law …
October 20, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

October 24, 2018
… Paso Division. “More people die each year from prescription pain killer overdoses than from illegal drugs because they …
October 24, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pill During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 04, 2018
… “More people die each year from prescription pain killer overdoses than from illegal drugs because they …
May 04, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 95 Months for Conspiring to Distribute Crack Cocaine and Fentanyl

September 04, 2025
… and October 2023, law enforcement conducted controlled buys of fentanyl from Hill and others working with Hill in …
September 04, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Wiring Drug-Trafficking Profits to Mexico

July 01, 2024
… Gonzalez-Celestine participated in four controlled drug buys that were monitored by law enforcement. She sold more …
July 01, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

South Texas Man Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl-Laced pills Causing Death

July 24, 2024
… a young life, and we hope that this sentence brings some relief to the victim’s family whose lives are forever …
July 24, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Berkeley Brothers Plead Guilty to Selling Fentanyl in San Francisco's Tenderloin

September 29, 2022
… of five years imprisonment (absent qualifying for statutory relief from the mandatory minimum) and a maximum of 40 years …
September 29, 2022
ALERT

DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies

October 04, 2024
… discounts to deceive customers into believing they were buying from a reputable business. Often these illegal, … BeSafeRx campaign page for information on how to safely buy prescription medicines online and to locate a …
PRESS RELEASE

Alabama Pill Mill Doctor pleads guilty to illegally dispensing prescription drugs

June 21, 2019
… Schedule II controlled substances, including opioid painkillers, outside the scope of professional medical … the evidence shows that Dr. Morris prescribed these painkillers in exchange for sexual favors and monetary …
June 21, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA New York collects 15% more unused pills during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2018
… had no other way to appropriately dispose of their leftover painkillers and other potentially dangerous drugs. These … this program nine years ago, doctors are prescribing fewer painkillers, and law enforcement agencies, pharmacies and …
November 07, 2018