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Five Argentine men charged with illegally operating online pharmacies and importing and distributing oxycodone

… Five Argentine men charged with illegally operating online pharmacies and importing and distributing oxycodone … District of Wisconsin for operating numerous illegal online pharmacies and conspiring to import and distribute … determined to keep the American public safe from illegal on-line ‘pharmacies,’” said Inspector in Charge Craig …
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DEA Issues Letter to E-Commerce Companies on the Sale of Pill Presses Used to Make Fentanyl Pills

… This means that they must collect information on the buyer and seller and provide notice to the DEA of any sale, … and domain registrars about the sale of pill presses online and related regulatory requirements.  In response to … to buy the tools they need, like pill presses and stamps, online,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram.  “E-commerce …
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Largest Online Male Escort Service Raided

… Largest Online Male Escort Service Raided August 25, 2015 New York …
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DEA Operation Adam Bomb Leads To Major Tax Fraud Investigation By The IRS And Issuance Of Federal “John Doe” Summonses

… House Payments Company (Clearing House); and HSBC Bank USA, National (HSBC USA), to produce information about U.S. taxpayers who may be … entity. As a result of a DEA-Los Angeles investigation of online narcotics trafficking known as OPERATION ADAM BOMB, …
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Couple Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Prescription Drugs Online

… Guilty To Conspiracy To Distribute Prescription Drugs Online January 19, 2011 St. Louis Contact Info Contact Us … indictment, customers usually began by filling out an online “medical history questionnaire” and submitting …
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DEA Seattle Field Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… exhibit was enhanced by the addition of a new, interactive online exhibit, which is accessible to everyone at  …
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Indictments in State Grand Jury Operation ‘Ganjapreneur’ Involving Marijuana and Illegal THC Products Being Sold Openly in SC Businesses

… sought to peddle these products to anyone who would buy them. In turn, they were directly profiting off the …
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UPS Agrees To Forfeit $40 Million In Payments From Illicit Online Pharmacies For Shipping Services

… UPS Agrees To Forfeit $40 Million In Payments From Illicit Online Pharmacies For Shipping Services March 29, 2013 San … taken to stop the use of its shipping services by illegal on-line pharmacies.  Good corporate citizens like UPS play …
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Operation Overdrive in Tampa Leads to Dozens of Arrests and Significant Drug Seizures

… Charge (SAC), and Roger Handberg, United States Attorney (USA) for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL), joined Tampa … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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New Jersey Real Estate Investor and Online Influencer Charged with Multimillion-Dollar Investment Fraud Scheme

… New Jersey Real Estate Investor and Online Influencer Charged with Multimillion-Dollar …
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Two Chinese nationals charged with operating global opioid and drug manufacturing conspiracy resulting in deaths

… 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 …
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10 Arrested in McAlester for Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

… the indictment. A copy of the full indictment can be found online at https://go.usa.gov/xAbth . The federal indictment …
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Felon who Supplied Fentanyl that Resulted in One Fatal and Two Nonfatal Overdoses Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

… men who were at a gas station and offered to take them to buy cocaine. The victims gave Mora $140 and asked for $100 … spotted Mora, who told the detective to meet him later to buy drugs. Mora was arrested later that day. Capsules …
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DEA One Pill Can Kill Game Over Tournament

December 31, 2024
DEA One Pill Can Kill Game Over Tournament DEA Announces a Special Esports Event: DEA Announces a Special Esports Event: About the Game Over Campaign America is in the midst of a deadly opioid epidemic. The national rate of teenagers overdosing has …
December 31, 2024
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Three Fentanyl Traffickers Sentenced to Federal Prison

… 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 …
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Ross Ulbricht, The Creator And Owner Of The “Silk Road” Website, Found Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court On All Counts

… 682-6256 Silk Road was used by more than 100,000 users to buy and sell hundreds of kilograms of illegal drugs and … Silk Road, a hidden website designed to enable its users to buy and sell illegal drugs and other unlawful goods and … a clear message to anyone else attempting to operate an online criminal enterprise.  The supposed anonymity of the …
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Operation Engage Richmond

March 28, 2025
Operation Engage Richmond Richmond Richmond Operation Engage Richmond has moved to the DMV Welcome Letter from Washington Division Special Agent in Charge Jarod A. Forget and Richmond District Office Assistant Special Agent in Charge Christopher C. …
March 28, 2025
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Baltimore District Office Presents $300K in Asset Forfeiture Checks to State and City Officials

Baltimore District Office Presents $300K in Asset Forfeiture Checks to State and City Officials October 29, 2007 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …
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Houston Man Indicted in Fayetteville for Selling Designer Drugs Around the World

… court indicates that Spivey made nearly $5 million through online sales of Bummy Legion vape juices in the two years … a vape product is not safe just because strangers sell it online or in a store front,” said U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle. … frequently target young and vulnerable consumers through online sales and misleading marketing,” said Jae W. Chung, …
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Man Pleads Guilty for Conspiracy to Distribute 900 Pounds of Methamphetamine and Illegal Reentry

… police officer. Police followed Mercado-Chaparro after the buy and saw him conduct other drug deals. Several days …
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Take Back Day

May 08, 2025
… and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their …
May 08, 2025
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FedEx Indicted For Its Role In Distributing Controlled Substances And Prescription Drugs

… filled orders based solely on the completion of an online questionnaire, without a physical examination, … pharmacies run by Vincent Chhabra, including RxNetwork and USA Prescription, in 2000.  When Chhabra was arrested in …
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DEA takes additional steps to allow increased production of controlled substances used in COVID-19 care

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 …
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DEA’s response to COVID-19

DEA’s response to COVID-19 March 20, 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 Us Headquarters Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured …
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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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Ross Ulbricht, A/k/a “Dread Pirate Roberts,” Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To Life In Prison

… the “silk road" website, used by more than 100,000 users to buy and sell more than $200 million worth of illegal drugs … Silk Road, a hidden website designed to enable its users to buy and sell illegal drugs and other unlawful goods and …     Ulbricht deliberately operated Silk Road as an online criminal marketplace intended to enable its users to …
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Seven Involved With Online Pharmacy Based In Florida Indicted For Internet Pharmacy And Money Laundering Conspiracy

… Seven Involved With Online Pharmacy Based In Florida Indicted For Internet … Cedar Park, Texas, set up the websites and servers for the online pharmacy, and attempted to hide the conspiracies …
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Recovery Resources

April 28, 2026
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 with mental health issues. Some may …
April 28, 2026
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DEA Los Angeles Division Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

… exhibit was enhanced by the addition of a new, interactive online exhibit, which is accessible to everyone at  …
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Fall River Man Convicted of Drug Distribution Resulting in Death of a Minor and the Sale of Drugs and Machineguns on Telegram App

… From at least 2022 through 2024, Benjamin Hunt operated an online marketplace on the Telegram application through which … said United States Attorney Leah B. Foley. “By exploiting online platforms to sell lethal drugs and guns, the … in death and violence, whether on the street or through online encrypted apps, will be held fully accountable.” “DEA …