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PRESS RELEASE

Long Island Dentist Arrested

August 27, 2021
… a Schedule II controlled substance, and alprazolam (“Xanax”), a Schedule IV controlled substance, in exchange for … Dr. Arnold allegedly prescribed oxycodone, Percocet and Xanax to numerous drug-addicted victims in exchange for sex …
August 27, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Malden Men Sentenced For Trafficking Fentanyl And Methamphetamine

January 22, 2024
… fentanyl and methamphetamine disguised as Adderall, Xanax and oxycodone in and around the Malden area. Matthew … of methamphetamine pills pressed to look like Adderall or Xanax; approximately 150 grams of fentanyl pills (some mixed …
January 22, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Former Santa Rita Jail Inmate Sentenced to 7 Years for Distributing Fentanyl that Killed Fellow Inmate

October 28, 2022
… prescription pills that appear to be Oxycodone, Percocet, Xanax, and other drugs.  Fentanyl is used because it’s … to look like pills sold at pharmacies, like Percocet and Xanax.  For example, fake prescription pills known as “M30s” …
October 28, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Perry County Pharmacist Arrested On Federal Drug Charge

January 28, 2015
… DEA agents fabricated a prescription for Hydrocodone and (Xanax) tablets. The prescription was utilized during an … the fabricated prescription (120) Hydrocodone tablets (60) (Xanax) tablets. The operation resulted in the issuance of an …
January 28, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

83 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of San Juan

March 05, 2013
… (commonly known as Percocet) and (commonly known as Xanax).  The object of the conspiracy was to distribute … (commonly known as Percocet) and (commonly known as Xanax).  The object of the conspiracy was to distribute …
March 05, 2013
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Info for Teens

December 11, 2024
… Percocet®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®) What is … Mujeres, OC, Oxy, Oxy 80s, Roxy, Roxy Shorts, Whites. Xanax®: Bars, Benzos, Bicycle Handle Bars, Bicycle Parts, …
December 11, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Windsor Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl

March 19, 2024
… search of the package revealed 1,800 tablets of Alprazolam (Xanax) that appeared to be manufactured in Mexico. During … oxycodone pills, a small quantity of prescription Xanax tablets, and a loaded .45 caliber pistol with an …
March 19, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

October 01, 2021
… crisis, counterfeit prescription pills like Percocet, Xanax and Oxycontin, continue to be abused at alarming … such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax®, and other medicines. Criminal drug networks are …
October 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

October 01, 2021
… crisis, counterfeit prescription pills like Percocet, Xanax and Oxycontin, continue to be abused at alarming … such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax®, and other medicines. Criminal drug networks are …
October 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

October 01, 2021
… crisis, counterfeit prescription pills like Percocet, Xanax and Oxycontin, continue to be abused at alarming … such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax®, and other medicines. Criminal drug networks are …
October 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

October 01, 2021
… crisis, counterfeit prescription pills like Percocet, Xanax and Oxycontin, continue to be abused at alarming … such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax®, and other medicines. Criminal drug networks are …
October 01, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

October 01, 2021
… crisis, counterfeit prescription pills like Percocet, Xanax and Oxycontin, continue to be abused at alarming … such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax®, and other medicines. Criminal drug networks are …
October 01, 2021
ALERT

DEA Laboratory Testing Reveals that 6 out of 10 Fentanyl-Laced Fake Prescription Pills Now Contain a Potentially Lethal Dose of Fentanyl

November 21, 2022
… medications, including OxyContin®, Percocet®, and Xanax®, and they are often deadly. In 2021, the DEA seized …
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Caribbean News 2009

July 15, 2021
… for Illegally Distributing and Dispensing Percocet and Xanax May 8, 2009 30 Arrested in Joint Operation in Puerto …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Investigation in Chapel Hill area uncovers large-scale drug ring

December 17, 2020
… of 148.75 pounds of marihuana, 442 grams of cocaine, 189 Xanax pills, steroids, human growth hormone, other … defendant (CD1) identified CD2 as his source for marihuana, Xanax, and cocaine, which CD1 distributed at the Kappa Sigma … of cocaine, psilocybin (mushrooms), and alprazolam (Xanax) at the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. XU is a member of this …
December 17, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION

Drug Scheduling

March 28, 2025
… risk of dependence. Some examples of Schedule IV drugs are: Xanax, Soma, Darvon, Darvocet, Valium, Ativan, Talwin, …
March 28, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Department of Justice and DEA Announce Seizures of Historic Amounts of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills in Public Safety Surge to Protect U.S. Communities

September 30, 2021
… such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax®, and other medicines. Criminal drug networks are … fentanyl-laced fake pills, 720 methamphetamine-laced fake Xanax® pills, 1.9 kilograms of fentanyl powder, five pounds …
September 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Fentanyl Pill Press Operator Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison

February 10, 2023
… white (often used in the illicit production of counterfeit Xanax pills), and yellow. In the months that followed, his … pills laced with fentanyl, 174 grams of counterfeit Xanax bars laced with fentanyl, 576 grams of counterfeit …
February 10, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Task Force Takes Down Fentanyl Distribution Ring

May 19, 2016
… and distributed various prescription pills, including Xanax and oxycodone.  It is alleged that Petersen sold … suspected molly, approximately 50,000 suspected counterfeit Xanax pills, approximately 40 pounds of marijuana, butane …
May 19, 2016
ALERT

Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 2021
… Percocet®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®). Fake …
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Senior Citizens

December 23, 2024
… real pharmaceutical drugs such as Oxycodone, Adderall, Xanax, and other drugs from legitimate pharmacies. Read … Percocet®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), and alprazolam (Xanax®); or stimulants like amphetamines (Adderall®) …
December 23, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Distribution Investigation Uncovers Massive Health Care Fraud

August 02, 2011
… the Schedule III drug Vicodin, the Schedule IV drug Xanax, and the Schedule V drug cough syrup with codeine. … doses of Vicodin, not less than 1.5 million doses of Xanax, and not less than 6,100 pint bottles of codeine cough …
August 02, 2011
DRUG FACT SHEET

Synthetic Opioids

January 25, 2025
Synthetic Opioids
Synthetic opioids are substances that are synthesized in a laboratory and that act on the same targets in the brain as natural opioids (e.g., morphine and codeine) to produce analgesic (pain relief) effects. In contrast, natural opioids are naturally occurring substances extracted from the seed pod of certain varieties of...
January 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Major Seizure of Approximately 300,000 “Rainbow Fentanyl” Pills and Over 20 Pounds of Powdered Fentanyl in the Bronx

October 12, 2022
… resembled pharmaceutical drugs, including oxycodone and Xanax. The size of this major cache of candy-colored … the pills were pressed to resemble legitimate oxycodone and Xanax. One large black garbage bag held up to 100,000 pills …
October 12, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Washington Division Announces the Seizure of Over 8 Million of Deadly Doses of Fentanyl in 2022

January 26, 2023
… medications—including OxyContin®, Percocet®, and Xanax®—but only contain filler and fentanyl, and are often … medications—including OxyContin®, Percocet®, and Xanax®—but only contain filler and fentanyl, and are often …
January 26, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 06, 2024
… that look like prescription medications, such as oxycodone, Xanax, and Percocet. The cartels are also mixing fentanyl …
May 06, 2024
ALERT

DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies

October 04, 2024
… real pharmaceutical drugs such as Oxycodone, Adderall, Xanax, and other drugs from legitimate pharmacies.  As …
GENERAL INFORMATION

Chicago News 2009

July 15, 2021
… 20, 2009 Prior Lake Man Indicted for Allegedly Distributing Xanax and Oxycontin May 20, 2009 Last of 3 Twin Cities Men …
July 15, 2021
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Drug Fact Sheets

November 30, 2021
Drug Fact Sheets Advanced Search Enter Keywords Below Filter Results Select To Narrow Search Results Drug Category Depressants (1) Drugs of Concern (1) Synthetic Opioids (1) Clear All …
November 30, 2021
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Pill Press Resources

August 15, 2025
… like legitimate prescription medication — like oxycodone, Xanax, and Adderall — when those pills actually contain …
August 15, 2025

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