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Two Chinese nationals charged with operating global opioid and drug manufacturing conspiracy resulting in deaths

August 22, 2018
… shipping the drugs. The Zheng DTO explained in emails and online that it had “special ways” to “go through customs safely” in “USA, Russia, Europe,” and other locations around the world.  … drugs. In 2015, it advertised that it delivered “to all 50 USA states” and “worldwide to Australia, Europe, Asia and …
August 22, 2018
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Promotional Materials

December 05, 2025
Promotional Materials Promotional Materials Fentanyl Free America is a national call to action. Here you’ll find ready-to-use materials that help every agency, school, community, and partner spread the message. Use them, share them, put them to …
December 05, 2025
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Diversion Investigator Careers

January 22, 2025
… for Diversion Investigator positions are processed through USAJOBS  www.usajobs.gov  log in or create an account.  For directions on how to create an application on USAJOBS https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/ …
January 22, 2025
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FOIA Logs and Annual Reports

March 28, 2025
FOIA Logs and Annual Reports FOIA Logs A collection of FOIA requests received each year by the DEA.  The Logs include the request ID, received date, closed date, request description and final disposition.  Please note that the closed date and final …
March 28, 2025
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Foreign Divisions

November 17, 2025
Foreign Divisions Foreign Divisions DEA has 87 Foreign Offices in 67 countries. Content on this website is organized by Region. Please click on the map below for information about each Region. For general DEA information, please go to  Contact Us . Select …
November 17, 2025
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Divisions

September 05, 2025
Divisions Domestic Divisions DEA has 241 Domestic Offices in 23 Divisions throughout the U.S.,  and 91 Foreign Offices in 68 countries. Content on this website is organized by Division. Please click on the map below for information about each Division. …
September 05, 2025
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Diversion Investigator

December 16, 2025
… for Diversion Investigator positions are processed through USAJOBS  www.usajobs.gov  log in or create an account. For directions on how to create an application on USAJOBS https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/ …
December 16, 2025
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Los Banos Trucking Company Owners Sent To Prison For Tax & Bribery Conspiracy

March 21, 2011
… the payment of employee withholding and FICA taxes to cover USA Express Cab, Kulwant Lasher’s taxicab business in San … in Fresno and asked to be picked up, because he wanted to buy a new BMW. When the dealership asked about a $747,000 …
March 21, 2011
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Operation Engage Wichita

April 29, 2025
… decision-making. The SADD organization is comprised of thousands of Chapters that embrace a "no-use" policy and help …
April 29, 2025
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Operation Engage Baton Rouge

March 28, 2025
Operation Engage Baton Rouge Baton Rouge Baton Rouge Operation Engage Baton Rouge has moved to New Orleans Welcome Letter from Brad Byerley, Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Field Division Greetings, I am Brad Byerley, Special Agent in Charge of …
March 28, 2025
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Three Fentanyl Traffickers Sentenced to Federal Prison

January 09, 2023
… fentanyl and a controlled purchase was set up by the DEA to buy an additional half kilogram of fentanyl. Rosa Cotto … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
January 09, 2023
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EPIC Resources

January 21, 2025
… flight patterns. Conducts airport studies to identify usage trends.  Monitors suspected aircraft activities via …
January 21, 2025
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Facts about Fentanyl

April 02, 2025
… depending on a person’s body size, tolerance and past usage.  DEA analysis has found counterfeit pills ranging …
April 02, 2025
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Drug Policy

March 28, 2025
Drug Policy Drug Policy The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) places all substances which were in some manner regulated under existing federal law into one of five schedules.  This placement is based upon the …
March 28, 2025
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DEA’s Acting Administrator Timothy Shea travels to Florida offices

July 15, 2021
DEA’s Acting Administrator Timothy Shea travels to Florida offices DEA’s Acting Administrator Timothy Shea travels to Florida offices DEA’s Acting Administrator Timothy Shea travels to Florida offices Jacksonville, Florida - October 7, 2020 On Wednesday, …
July 15, 2021
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Partner Toolbox

July 11, 2025
Partner Toolbox The One Pill Can Kill Campaign  offers an opportunity for the media, parents, teachers, educators, and community organizations to raise awareness about counterfeit prescription drugs. DEA has created materials to help you participate in …
July 11, 2025
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Recovery Resources

March 28, 2025
Recovery Resources Recovery Resources Recovery Resources According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , one in 14 Americans reports experiencing a substance use disorder. Some people may use drugs to cope with stress, trauma, or to help …
March 28, 2025
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DEA Employment Eligibility

July 15, 2025
DEA Employment Eligibility DEA Employment Eligibility The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is charged with enforcing the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) , and therefore carefully evaluates an applicant’s background during the application process, to …
July 15, 2025
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Operation Engage Michigan

March 28, 2025
Operation Engage Michigan Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Top Local Drug Threats Mexican drug trafficking organizations are the primary source for cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin and low-grade marijuana in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area.  Both …
March 28, 2025
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Forensic Sciences Careers

December 16, 2025
Forensic Sciences Careers Forensic Sciences Careers Forensic Sciences careers at DEA: Forensic Chemists | Fingerprint Specialists | Forensic Computer Specialists provide scientific support to DEA Special Agents and other law enforcement personnel. …
December 16, 2025
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Congressional Affairs

December 03, 2025
Congressional Affairs Congressional Affairs This webpage is a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate platform to enhance your understanding of DEA operations and to facilitate an ongoing collaboration with members of Congress and their staffs. DEA Launches …
December 03, 2025
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Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Illegally Selling Millions Of Prescription Pills On The Internet

September 06, 2017
… customers ordered Butalbital pills by filling out online medical questionnaires that typically posed a series … of the investigation, undercover agents made numerous online purchases of Butalbital that were fulfilled by the … bottles that were received as a result of the undercover buys did not bear the name of any doctor who had prescribed …
September 06, 2017
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DEA’s Family Summits

February 11, 2025
… a National Family Summit took place in November 2024. Thousands of families have attended these events over the past three years and helped support thousands more with drug awareness, and connections to …
February 11, 2025
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New Jersey Real Estate Investor and Online Influencer Charged with Multimillion-Dollar Investment Fraud Scheme

October 19, 2023
… New Jersey Real Estate Investor and Online Influencer Charged with Multimillion-Dollar …
October 19, 2023
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Seizure Of Additional $28 Million Worth Of Bitcoins Belonging To Ross William Ulbricht, Alleged Owner And Operator Of “Silk Road” Website

October 25, 2013
… Road,” a hidden website designed to enable its users to buy and sell illegal drugs and other unlawful goods and … unlawful goods and services to well over a hundred thousand buyers, and to launder hundreds of millions of dollars … was seized. ULBRICHT deliberately operated Silk Road as an online criminal marketplace designed to enable its users to …
October 25, 2013
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Chinese drug traffickers charged in fatal opioid conspiracy

August 21, 2018
… shipping the drugs. The Zheng DTO explained in emails and online that it had “special ways” to “go through customs safely” in “USA, Russia, Europe,” and other locations around the world.  … drugs. In 2015, it advertised that it delivered “to all 50 USA states” and “worldwide to Australia, Europe, Asia and …
August 21, 2018
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Red Ribbon Social Media Campaign

September 30, 2025
Red Ribbon Social Media Campaign DEA Red Ribbon Social Media Campaign Help us spread the word about Red Ribbon and its message of “Living Drug Free”. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has created this social media campaign to encourage the use of …
September 30, 2025
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Fentanyl Free America

December 10, 2025
Fentanyl Free America Fentanyl Free America DEA’s unwavering commitment to protect the United States from synthetic opioids by disrupting the fentanyl supply chain, reducing its availability, and saving American lives. "We are making real progress in the …
December 10, 2025
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Operation Engage Anchorage

March 28, 2025
Operation Engage Anchorage Anchorage Anchorage Operation Engage Anchorage has moved to Spokane Welcome Letter from Frank Tarentino, Special Agent in Charge of the Seattle Field Division Greetings, I am Frank Tarentino, Special Agent in Charge of the …
March 28, 2025
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DEA takes additional steps to allow increased production of controlled substances used in COVID-19 care

April 07, 2020
DEA takes additional steps to allow increased production of controlled substances used in COVID-19 care April 07, 2020 Headquarters Contact Info Contact Us (202) 307-1000 (571) 776-2508 DEA Public Affairs HRA-SAA@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find …
April 07, 2020