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DEA’s Family Summits on Fentanyl

January 19, 2025
DEA’s Family Summits on Fentanyl October 2023 During October, DEA field divisions across the country will host regional Family Summits in their community in order to bring together families who have lost loved ones to drug poisonings or overdoses, federal …
January 19, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Fentanyl Dealer’s Product Kills a Man — Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

… undercover operation at a gas station in Lantana, Fla., to buy 58 grams worth of fentanyl for $4,200. The transaction … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Intelligence

January 19, 2025
Intelligence Since its establishment in 1973, the DEA, in coordination with other federal, state, local, and foreign law enforcement organizations has been responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of drug-related intelligence. The role …
January 19, 2025
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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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Washington Man Guilty of Distributing Fentanyl Resulting in Two Fatal Overdoses in Alaska

… in Skagway. The object of the conspiracy was to have Cotton buy fentanyl in Spokane for a cheaper price, ship it to …
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DEA San Francisco 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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German Citizen Charged with Laundering Funds Linked to Prominent Darknet Marketplace “Dream Market”

… and his co-conspirators will no longer profit from the online sales of narcotics and fraud services, and Andresen …
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Couple Who Murdered Government Witness Sentenced to Life in Prison

… cooperate with law enforcement and conducted a controlled buy of $40 worth of methamphetamine on January 19, 2016. … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Nine Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Controlled Substances Over The Internet

… The individuals sentenced this week were involved in online pharmacy schemes that were illegally distributing … for his role as the founder and leader of the Pharmacy USA/ (“Safescripts”) Internet pharmacy.  From November 2004 … from a list of available options, answered a 23-question on-line questionnaire, and provided a credit card number and …
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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 …
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Defendants Convicted and Sentenced in Long-Term Methamphetamine Drug Trafficking Investigation in Franklin and Gulf Counties

… North Florida, along with a web of methamphetamine dealers buying and selling methamphetamine in Franklin and Gulf … community, please submit your anonymous tip through the DEA online Tip Line at Submit a Tip | DEA.gov .  Concerns about …
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Manchester Man Sentenced to 80 Months in Federal Prison for Operating Counterfeit Pill Lab

… methamphetamine pills from the defendant during controlled buys in March and April, 2024.  Investigators applied for … blue pills that the defendant sold during the controlled buys. DEA tested some of the pills and powders recovered …
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Seven indicted for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Eastern Oklahoma

Seven indicted for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Eastern Oklahoma June 23, 2020 Dallas Contact Info Contact Us (214) 366-6900 571-324-7481 Dallas.Field.Division.PIO@dea.gov Cynthia M. Velazquez Recruiter Name SA Lorie Valdez 571-324-7440 …
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Drug Enforcement Administration announces creation of U.S. Postal Service drug-free stamp

… – The U.S Postal Service today revealed the “Drug Free USA Forever” stamp in conjunction with Red Ribbon Week, the … dedicated their lives to that cause.”   “This Drug Free USA Forever stamp will help further raise awareness about …
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Senior advisor of the “Silk Road” website pleads guilty in Manhattan Federal Court

… senior adviser to the owner and operator of the “Silk Road” online illicit black market. During its operation from 2011 … and other illicit goods and services to more than 100,000 buyers, and to launder hundreds of millions of dollars … Judge William H. Pauley III.  “Silk Road was a secret online marketplace for illegal drugs, hacking services, and …
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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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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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DEA’s Louisville 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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Three members of Lockport fentanyl ring arrested

… officers, in June 2017, conducted two controlled buys of half a bundle of heroin from White. During each of … law enforcement officers made three additional controlled buys of heroin and fentanyl from Haney.   On Oct. 09, 2018, … 24, 2019, the Niagara County Drug Task Force received an online complaint that Haney was out on bail and was again …
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Ten Defendants Charged in Augusta-Area Drug Trafficking Operation

… As described in the newly unsealed indictment in USA v. Fields et. al , the investigation parallels the indictments in USA v. Wheatley et. al, together dubbed Operation Wheat … rooms. Those charged in the October 2022 indictment in USA v. Fields, et. al , include: Justin Wayne Fields , 39, …
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Operation Engage Kansas City

March 28, 2025
Operation Engage Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Learn more about illicit fentanyl and fake pills below. The One Pill Can Kill website can provide facts for families wanting to learn more about the dangers of fake pills and fentanyl.  One Pill Can …
March 28, 2025
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Ten Defendants Charged in Augusta-area Drug Trafficking Operation

… As described in the newly unsealed indictment in USA v. Fields et. al , the investigation parallels the indictments in USA v. Wheatley et. al, together dubbed Operation Wheat … rooms. Those charged in the October 2022 indictment in USA v. Fields, et. al , include: Justin Wayne Fields , 39, …
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Operation Engage Broward County

March 28, 2025
Operation Engage Broward County Broward County Broward County Top Local Drug Threat Fentanyl  is Broward County's top local drug threat. Find out more about this synthetic opioid that is America's #1 drug threat by accessing the Fentanyl Fact Sheet …
March 28, 2025
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19 Indicted in Eastern Oklahoma on Federal Charges for Methamphetamine and Weapons

… fine or both. A copy of the full indictment can be found online at go.usa.gov/x7kAM.  The indictment alleges the defendants …
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Three More Synthetic Drugs Become Illegal For At Least Two Years

… (CSA) for the next two years.  These drugs are marketed online and through illicit channels as illicit hallucinogens … themselves of their current stocks and to cease making or buying more.  During the next two years, DEA will work with …
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Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program

April 03, 2026
Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program Domestic Cannabis Eradication / Suppression Program The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is …
April 03, 2026
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DEA Atlanta 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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FUGITIVE

Kenny Jing Ang Chen

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin, 21 USC 846;Aid & Abet Distribution of Heroin, 841(a)(1) and 18 USC 2;Aid & Abet Carrying of Firearm During Drug Trafficking, 18 USC 924(c)(1);Use of Minors in Drug Trafficking, 21 USC 861(a)(1).
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the People’s Republic of China Hold Bilateral Drug Intelligence Working Group Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado

… supply, pill presses and related equipment, and the role of online advertising.     DEA was joined by representatives …
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DEA Acting Administrator Tim Shea visited the agency’s Los Angeles Field Division

January 22, 2025
DEA Acting Administrator Tim Shea visited the agency’s Los Angeles Field Division DEA Acting Administrator Tim Shea visited the agency’s Los Angeles Field Division DEA Acting Administrator Tim Shea visited the agency’s Los Angeles Field Division DEA …
January 22, 2025