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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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Digital Health Company Founder/CEO & Clinical President Sentenced in $100M Adderall Distribution and Health Care Fraud Scheme

… providers and employees who raised concerns that she would buy an expensive luxury car for the “first person to get …
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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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Three St. Louis Area Residents Admit Selling Fentanyl, Other Drugs Via Social Media

… drugs to a minor on Sept. 18, 2022, who believed she was buying the prescription drug Percocet. The minor overdosed …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Three-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Selling Deadly "Tranq Dope" That Killed One and Seriously Injured Another

… gas station in Conyers, Georgia. The men believed they were buying cocaine or heroin, but the powder was actually a …
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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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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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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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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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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
Kenny Jing Ang
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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Treasury Designates Columbian Narcotics Trafficker

… alprazolam, and Diazapam, to others by way of a large on-line pharmaceutical operation.  A federal indictment was … communities here in North Texas of the sweeping epidemic of on-line prescription drug fraud and abuse,” said Daniel R. … and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Stevan Buys. On …
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DEA issues warning over counterfeit pills

… Field Division, warns that a current investigation into on-line drug sales has turned up a batch of counterfeit … Evans said.   Counterfeit medicine that U.S. consumers can buy online poses a serious hazard to consumers’ health, …
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San Francisco man pleads guilty to crimes related to illegal fentanyl pill manufacturing operation

… - (571) 387-3956 Defendant admits advertising pills online as oxycodone while manufacturing and distributing … admitted that his role in the conspiracy included buying a pill press, using it to manufacture pills and selling the pills, principally online. Zolfaghari admitted he stamped the pills in a manner …
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Arrest And Unsealing Of Charges Against Senior Adviser To The Operator Of The “Silk Road” Website

… the owner and operator of the “Silk Road” website, an online illicit black market that operated from January 2011 … U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “Silk Road was a secret online marketplace for illegal drugs, hacking services, and … unlawful goods and services to well over a hundred thousand buyers, and to launder hundreds of millions of dollars …
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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
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How to Apply

January 21, 2025
… (DEA) utilizes the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) USA Staffing recruiting system to advertise position opportunities.  USA Staffing is a product of the OPM, which means it’s … with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) using  USAJOBS .   Before you get started, please be sure to read …
January 21, 2025
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Owner Of Silver Spring Nightclub Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking

… at his Laurel restaurant, and used drug proceeds to buy an upscale restaurant/nightclub in Silver Spring … 2010 to 2012, Miskiri gave money to the Mullings DTO to buy marijuana in California and Arizona, which was shipped …
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DEA Amplifies Life-Saving Campaign as the United States Prepares to Welcome the World for FIFA World Cup 2026 ™

… Counterfeit pills may appear legitimate, but when purchased online or from an unlicensed source they are likely to …
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Cocaine Dealer In St. Mary’s County Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison

… Holt gave his girlfriend around $20,000, more or less, to buy a 2012 Jeep. In December 2012, Holt also delivered … located at 4338 Glenmore Avenue in Baltimore, in order to buy the property.  The monies Holt provided in these …
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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 …