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Leader Of Ghanaian Heroin Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 216 Months

Leader Of Ghanaian Heroin Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 216 Months May 24, 2013 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Lenny Cain Convicted In Oxycodone Conspiracy

Lenny Cain Convicted In Oxycodone Conspiracy June 12, 2013 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
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Saint Margret Middle School Presentation

Saint Margret Middle School Presentation December 05, 2013 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us …
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Pharmacist Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Painkillers

Pharmacist Charged With Illegal Distribution Of Painkillers June 03, 2014 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Large Scale “Dark Net” Heroin, Cocaine Traffickers Sentenced

… digital currency is used by dark web marketplaces because online transactions in digital currency can be completed …
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Parents and Caregivers

March 23, 2026
Parents and Caregivers Parents and Caregivers Resources As a parent or caregiver, you play a vital role in educating your family members to make healthy decisions. Use the information and resources below to get smart about fentanyl and fake pills and then …
March 23, 2026
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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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Teacher Resources

January 30, 2026
Teacher Resources Teacher Resources As a teacher, you are in an important position to educate your students about issues that affect their health and safety. Use the information and resources below to get smart about fentanyl and fake pills, then share …
January 30, 2026
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Mexican National Who Supervised a Drug Trafficking Organization Operating in Orville, Washington, Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison

… law enforcement conducted a series of controlled drug buys from Medrano and others selling drugs on his behalf. On …
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Alert – DEA warns of increasing extortion scam calls

… should refuse the demand and report the threat using DEA’s online form or by calling 877-792-2873. Reporting scam calls …
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Baton Rouge man indicted for international money laundering in furtherance of an international drug conspiracy and other related charges

… within the United States who had purchased the substances online, to accept payments from the individual buyers, and …
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Alleged dark web narcotics trafficker indicted for distributing heroin and methamphetamine in exchange for bitcoin

… distribution networks everywhere.” The internet contains online marketplaces for narcotics and other contraband on …
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Rolling Hills Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Pills that Caused High School Freshman’s Death

… pills to a 15-year-old boy and mocked the victim online as he was dying of an overdose, was sentenced today …
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Prior Felon Sentenced to 128 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Offenses

… of the Attorney General.  To access public court documents online, please visit the U.S. District Court for the …
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Brevard County Man Pleads Guilty to Multi-Kilogram Cocaine Offense

… community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  More …
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DEA Washington Division Rolls Out Operation Engage

DEA Washington Division Rolls Out Operation Engage February 24, 2021 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
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Virginia Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth on the Darknet

Virginia Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth on the Darknet July 12, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Cross-Country Methamphetamine Conspiracy Halted in Washington County

Cross-Country Methamphetamine Conspiracy Halted in Washington County July 08, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Third Man in Multi-Kilogram Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced

Third Man in Multi-Kilogram Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced April 08, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Illegal Steroids

South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Illegal Steroids May 25, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Charlottesville Methamphetamine Traffickers Plead Guilty

Charlottesville Methamphetamine Traffickers Plead Guilty May 26, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
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SnapChat Sale of Fentanyl-Laced Pills Leads to Teenage Overdose Death and Guilty Plea

SnapChat Sale of Fentanyl-Laced Pills Leads to Teenage Overdose Death and Guilty Plea June 06, 2022 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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Heroin and Fentanyl Dealer Held Responsible for Overdose Death

Heroin and Fentanyl Dealer Held Responsible for Overdose Death April 15, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter …
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Baltimore Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison

Baltimore Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison June 01, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a …
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Federal Jury Convicts Mexican National for Trafficking Fentanyl and Heroin

Federal Jury Convicts Mexican National for Trafficking Fentanyl and Heroin June 01, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to …
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Annapolis, Maryland Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics

Annapolis, Maryland Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics June 29, 2022 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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Man Who Had Cocaine, Methamphetamine Mailed from California to Charlottesville Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

Man Who Had Cocaine, Methamphetamine Mailed from California to Charlottesville Pleads Guilty in Federal Court March 29, 2022 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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Fentanyl Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Federal Distribution Charge for 30,000 Fake Pills

Fentanyl Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Federal Distribution Charge for 30,000 Fake Pills March 31, 2022 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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Major Baltimore Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty, Sentenced

Major Baltimore Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty, Sentenced March 09, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 Washington.Special.Agent@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events …
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DEA Washington Holds Press Conference with D.C. Partners on Overdose Deaths in the District

DEA Washington Holds Press Conference with D.C. Partners on Overdose Deaths in the District January 31, 2022 Washington, DC Contact Info Contact Us (202) 305-8500 (571) 362-1934 WDOPIO@dea.gov Public Information Office (571) 362-1011 …