DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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20 gang members charged for drug trafficking and firearms violations in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On November 9, 2020, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging 20 violent gang members with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and firearms violations, announced W. Stephen...
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Fifty Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking

JUANA DIAZ, Puerto Rico - On October 26, 2012, a federal grand jury returned two five-count indictments charging 50 individuals with drug trafficking as a result of an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement (DEA) and the Puerto Rico Police (PRPD)- Ponce Strike Force, announced today by United States Attorney...
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Alert - Extortion Scam - Alert

DENVER - The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public about criminals posing as DEA special agents or other law enforcement personnel as part of an international extortion scheme. This criminal activity has occurred in the Rocky Mountain region in the past, but is now occurring with much more frequency...
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53 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

FAJARDO, Puerto Rico - On September 27, 2012, a federal grand jury charged 53 individuals in a superseding indictment as a result of an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement (DEA), the U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) Homeland Security (HSI), and the Puerto Rico Police (PRPD)- Fajardo Strike Force, United...