DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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U.S. Attorney Byung “BJay” Pak issues progress report

ATLANTA – The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia remains resolute in fighting the opioid epidemic that has plagued communities throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention, more than 140 Americans die daily from an opioid overdose, and in 2017, nearly...
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

WASHINGTON – With the robust participation of Americans nationwide, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its law enforcement partners have now surpassed its 10 million pound goal and collected nearly 11 million pounds of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications over the course of 16 successful DEA National...
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

WASHINGTON – With the robust participation of Americans nationwide, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its law enforcement partners have now surpassed its 10 million pound goal and collected nearly 11 million pounds of unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications over the course of 16 successful DEA National...
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DEA Atlanta Divisional Office & Partners to Hold 16th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

ATLANTA – Robert J. Murphy, the Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Atlanta Field Division announced that the DEA Atlanta is partnering with national, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, as well as community coalition groups, during its 16th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The...
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DEA Columbia, South Carolina district office & partners to hold 16th prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Robert J. Murphy, the Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Atlanta Division announced that the DEA Columbia is partnering with national, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, as well as community coalition groups, during its 16th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The...