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Ten people indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to traffic fentanyl stamped into pills, heroin, cocaine and other drugs from Mexico to Cleveland

September 13, 2019
… Jose Lozano-Leon, 41, a Mexican citizen who was living in Painesville; Mario Hernandez-Leon, 31, of Mexico; Clemente … Coleman, 49, of Bedford; Belen Orozco-Sigala, 36, of Painesville; Najee Amir Evans, 28, of Cleveland; Troy … are killing our friends and neighbors. He is an importer of pain and will be prosecuted accordingly.” According to the …
September 13, 2019
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Manchester Man Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Participating In Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy

January 31, 2017
… and throughout New England.  The diversion of prescription pain killers, in this case oxycodone, contributes to the …
January 31, 2017
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Oxycodone Drug Trafficking Ring Faces Federal And State Operating From Massachusetts, Florida And Puerto Rico

April 11, 2013
… Rico and Massachusetts, and posed as patients at various pain management clinics.  These “clinic patients” would …
April 11, 2013
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Doctor Charged In Manhattan Federal Court For Illegal Distribution Of Millions Of Oxycodone Pills

December 02, 2016
… narcotic opioid that is used to treat severe and chronic pain conditions.  Oxycodone prescriptions are in high demand …
December 02, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

21 Charged With Trafficking Of Prescription Opiates

July 28, 2016
… charged is listed at the end of this release.) “Rogue pain clinics facilitate the destruction of lives through …
July 28, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Lockport Led To The Arrest Of 25 People And Dismantled A Major Drug Trafficking Ring In Western New York

January 28, 2014
… by her children, was also the focal point of a prescription pain pill distribution network. She obtained hydrocodone …
January 28, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Leader And A Member Of An International Ethnic-Albanian Organized Crime Syndicate Sentenced To 120 Months And 110 Months Respectively For Drug Trafficking

February 14, 2014
… of oxycodone pills in New York which had been diverted from pain clinics in Florida. Members of the syndicate were …
February 14, 2014
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Recruitment
February 01, 2019 - September 30, 2019
February 01, 2019 - September 30, 2019

DEA 2019 SA Job Announcement Instructions

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
New York, NY
For the current 2019 Special Agent job announcement, New York applicants must visit AND READ CAREFULLY from the following link detailing qualifications and instructions: https://www.dea.gov/special-agent-careers If qualified for any of the Grade levels, the initial step is to submit your resume to NewYorkSpecialAgentRecruiter@usdoj.gov with the job announcement as the subject...
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Community Event
April 04, 2019
April 04, 2019

Operation Prevention Webinar for Educators and Facilitators

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
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Learn about: The free, standards-aligned digital curriculum resources for grades 3-12 available now Strategies for integration into your classroom New updates to the Operation Prevention curriculum Resources to kickstart lifesaving discussions at home This conversation is too important to miss. Register now to empower yourself and your students to make...
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Recruitment
December 01, 2019 - September 30, 2020
December 01, 2019 - September 30, 2020

2020 Criminal Investigator JOB BA2020-1 Orientation

2:00 AM - 3:59 PM (EST)
New York, NY
For any Special Agent job announcement, New York applicants must visit AND READ CAREFULLY from the following link detailing qualifications and instructions: If qualified for any of the Grade levels, the initial step is to submit your resume to NewYorkSpecialAgentRecruiter@usdoj.gov with the job announcement as the subject title if you...
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Recruitment
November 01, 2018 - March 31, 2019
November 01, 2018 - March 31, 2019

Special Agent Job Announcement New York Orientaton Invite

4:00 AM - 4:00 AM (EDT)
New York, NY
For any Special Agent job announcement, New York applicants must visit AND READ CAREFULLY from the following link detailing qualifications and instructions: https://www.dea.gov/special-agent-careers If qualified for any of the Grade levels, the initial step is to submit your resume to NewYorkSpecialAgentRecruiter@usdoj.gov with the job announcement as the subject title if...
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Community Event
September 10, 2019 - September 12, 2019
September 10, 2019 - September 12, 2019

Operation Pipeline Training Course (3-Day)

12:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EDT)
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Operation Pipeline Training -- Rocky Mount, VA Course Description: This is the basic course of instruction for uniformed patrol officers, detectives, agents, or investigators, covering the fundamental principles of criminal roadway interdiction of passenger and commercial motor vehicles. Course Length: 24 hours Topics Covered: Motor Vehicle Interdiction Hidden Compartments Officer...
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Community Event
September 24, 2019
September 24, 2019

Clandestine Laboratory Recertification Course

12:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EDT)
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Clandestine Laboratory Recertification Course Description: This class is intended as an annual refresher for law enforcement personnel who have already been certified through a class that meets the requirements of OSHA 1910.120 (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response). Just as it is important to stay proficient in police tactics and...
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Community Event
September 25, 2019
September 25, 2019

Clandestine Laboratory Recertification

12:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EDT)
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Clandestine Laboratory Recertification Course Description: This class is intended as an annual refresher for law enforcement personnel who have already been certified through a class that meets the requirements of OSHA 1910.120 (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response). Just as it is important to stay proficient in police tactics and...
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Community Event
October 08, 2019 - October 09, 2019
October 08, 2019 - October 09, 2019

Clandestine Laboratory Recertification (2-Day)

12:00 AM - 9:00 AM (EDT)
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Clandestine Laboratory Recertification Course Description: This class is intended as an annual refresher for law enforcement personnel who have already been certified through a class that meets the requirements of OSHA 1910.120 (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response). Just as it is important to stay proficient in police tactics and...
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes 2025 National Fentanyl Awareness Day with Debut of Faces of Fentanyl Online Exhibit

April 25, 2025
DEA Recognizes 2025 National Fentanyl Awareness Day with Debut of Faces of Fentanyl Online Exhibit April 25, 2025 Atlanta Contact Info Contact Us (404) 893-7000 (571) 362-3433 DEA.Atlanta.Media@dea.gov SA Crystal Harper 571-362-2922 …
April 25, 2025
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Training
March 10, 2020 - March 12, 2020
March 10, 2020 - March 12, 2020

Operation Jetway Training Course

4:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
Sykesville, MD
Course Description: This is the basic course of instruction covering the fundamental principles, methods, and techniques involved in criminal interdiction for transportation interdiction officers. Course Length: 24 hours Topics Covered: Interdiction at commercial and small airports, bus and train stations, hotels and motels, and parcel facilities Airport ramp check and...
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DEA New York Dedicates September 11th Memorial to NYPD and NYSP Task Force Officers

December 05, 2022
… today,” said NYPD Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell. “The painful losses we suffered on that day continue to mount, …
December 05, 2022
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Dentist and TOBAY Worker Charged in 136-Count Indictment for Opioid Prescription Scheme

November 18, 2022
… not meet or examine. The diversion of powerful prescription pain medicines has wreaked havoc on our communities, and I …
November 18, 2022
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Bronx Man Admits Role in Distributing Heroin and Fentanyl, Causing Death of 15-Month-Old Child

January 17, 2024
… child. The fentanyl epidemic has caused enormous pain and suffering to our communities, including the death …
January 17, 2024
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Kilo Fentanyl Distributor in Craven County Sentenced to 40 Years

December 20, 2024
… County’s most hopeless souls, extracting profit from their pain and addiction,” said U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, …
December 20, 2024
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Atlanta Woman Sentenced to Prison for Supplying Fentanyl and Meth to Armed Drug Trafficking Organization

August 14, 2024
… are enriching their lives by profiting off someone else’s pain and addiction,” stated Robert J. Murphy, Special Agent …
August 14, 2024
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Miami DEA Stress Fentanyl Dangers During Community Stakeholder Meeting

May 16, 2024
… Typically, fentanyl is used to treat patients with chronic pain. However, illicitly manufactured fentanyl pills with …
May 16, 2024
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Owner of Savannah-Area Clinic Charged for Role in Providing Access to Notorious ‘Pill Mill’ Doctor

February 09, 2021
… “In this case, the dispensing of addictive prescription pain medication (often-times opiate-based) under the guise …
February 09, 2021
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Former Alaska Advanced Nurse Practitioner Sentenced to 30 Years for Illegally Prescribing Millions of Opioids Causing Five Deaths

June 16, 2023
… of her patients were vulnerable and suffering from chronic pain, addiction, and mental illness, yet Spayd disregarded …
June 16, 2023
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Eight defendants arrested for distributing millions of opioid pills from India

September 12, 2019
… organizations,” said Boyle. “The diversion of prescription pain killers contribute to the widespread abuse of opioids …
September 12, 2019
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Pill mill clinic manager sentenced to nine years in federal prison for illegal opioid distribution

June 10, 2019
… of operating medical clinics purporting to offer legitimate pain management services. His earliest clinic was started in …
June 10, 2019
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New York Man Sentenced 15 Years In Prison For Participating In Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy And Failing To Appear In Court

January 04, 2017
… and throughout New England.  The diversion of prescription pain killers, in this case oxycodone, contributes to the …
January 04, 2017
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New York Man Pleads Guilty To Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy And Failure To Appear In Court

August 23, 2016
… and throughout New England.  The diversion of prescription pain killers, in this case oxycodone, contributes to the …
August 23, 2016
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Federal Jury Convicts Los Zetas Drug Cartel Sicario And Plaza Boss

July 19, 2016
… him and his cartel, at times inflicting the cruelest of pain, forcing relatives to watch their loved ones murdered …
July 19, 2016