United States Drug Enforcement Administration

"For years, Iván Jacobo Idrobo Arredondo, alias ‘Marlon,’ used the cocaine trade to finance terrorism, bombings, and violence across Colombia. Under his leadership, his organization carried out attacks that killed innocent people, devastated communities, and brought fear to entire regions of Colombia. I commend our Colombian partners for their courage...

"The death of Héctor “Niño” Guerrero is a significant setback for Tren de Aragua and a reminder that criminal leaders cannot outrun justice." "He believed he could escape the reach of law enforcement from a safe haven. He was wrong." "DEA and our partners will continue to aggressively pursue designated...

DALLAS – A collaboration between the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Viking Motorsports will enter the Texas Motor Speedway this weekend as part of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. This is a first-of-its-kind event for the Fentanyl Free America initiative, which focuses on protecting communities, preventing fentanyl overdoses and...

Today, we pause to remember a day that forever changed our nation - and our DEA family. Thirty-one years ago, the Oklahoma City bombing claimed 168 innocent lives in an act of senseless violence that shook the conscience of this country. Among those we lost were five members of the...

“Today, we recognize the extraordinary work of the DEA New York Task Force Division and the New York City Special Narcotics Prosecutor’s Office, which removed 42.5 kilograms of fentanyl from the streets of New York City this week and dismantled a fentanyl production lab. These seizures represent nearly 2.2 million...

WASHINGTON – Marking a powerful start to 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration dealt a significant blow to drug trafficking networks during Phase II of Operation Fentanyl Free America. Between January 12 and February 10, 2026, DEA seized more than 4.7 million fentanyl pills and nearly 2,396 pounds of fentanyl...

The hunt is over. This week, Bolivian law enforcement captured Sebastián Enrique Marset Cabrera, transferring custody to DEA Agents, who escorted him to the U.S. following his expulsion from Bolivia. Described as a ‘modern day Pablo Escobar’, Marset will face justice in the United States for his alleged crimes. “Nearly...

"Nearly one year ago, DEA added Sebastián Marset to its Most Wanted Fugitive List with a commitment to relentlessly pursue and dismantle his drug trafficking organization. Today, DEA agents escorted Marset to the United States where he will now face charges connected to cocaine trafficking and money laundering. This arrest...

"DEA holds its personnel to the highest standards of integrity and accountability. Any allegation of misconduct or corruption is treated with the utmost seriousness, and we act swiftly to assess the facts and ensure accountability wherever warranted. There is no tolerance within this agency for conduct that tarnishes the badge...

"Multiple agencies and jurisdictions poured their blood, sweat, and tears into dismantling the Wedding Drug Trafficking Organization, and today we have successfully removed the head of the snake. As the leader of a violent transnational drug trafficking organization, Ryan Wedding oversaw operations spanning from Colombia through Mexico into the United...