DEA Archived Press Releases

Press Releases before January 20, 2025
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DEA Museum Holds Lecture Series

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Drug Enforcement Administration Museum and Visitors Center will present the next installment of its Lecture Series, “Disrupt, Dismantle, and Destroy: Smuggling Stories,” on June 17 at 1 p.m. Join host Josh Edmundson, the DEA Museum’s Curator of Education, for a live, virtual discussion with DEA experts...
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15 Indicted in Large-Scale Sacramento Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking Conspiracies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a 45-count indictment today against 15 defendants for a conspiracy to traffic cocaine, cocaine base, and heroin in the Sacramento area, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. The indictment charges the following defendants: Tyrone Anderson, 40, of Sacramento; Maurice Bryant, 51...
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DEA Wins International Award for Publication Aimed at Preventing Drug Misuse Among College Students

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has been recognized by the National Association of Government Communicators for its publication designed for colleges and universities. Prevention with Purpose: A Strategic Planning Guide to Preventing Drug Misuse Among College Students, was awarded the Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award of Excellence...
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Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Interstate Marijuana Shipments

FRESNO, Calif. — Elias Zambrano Jr., 41, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute marijuana that was shipped from Fresno to Kansas City, Missouri, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Wade R. Shannon and Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced...
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Bakersfield Man Indicted for Distributing Fentanyl

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Marcus Randall, 37, of Bakersfield, charging him with distribution of fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Wade R. Shannon announced. According to court documents, on Dec. 16, 2020...
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DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

WASHINGTON, DC – DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collected 839,543 pounds (419.7 tons) of unused, expired, and unwanted medications across the country. Americans once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing prescription pills from their homes. The April event included 4,425 community...
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DEA and Partners Announce Results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

SAN FRANCISCO – DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collected 829,543 pounds (419.7 tons) of unused, expired, and unwanted medications across the country. The San Francisco Division collected 26,215 pounds of that grand total. Americans once again showed their dedication toward helping prevent addiction and potential overdose by removing...
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DEA Launches Project Wave Breaker to Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl

WASHINGTON – Today the Drug Enforcement Administration announced a new initiative, Project Wave Breaker, to disrupt the flow of deadly fentanyl into the United States. Project Wave Breaker will direct interdiction, enforcement, and outreach efforts to high-impact areas to disrupt the flow of fentanyl in and around the United States...
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DEA Launches Project Wave Breaker to Stop Flood of Deadly Fentanyl

WASHINGTON – Today the Drug Enforcement Administration announced a new initiative, Project Wave Breaker, to disrupt the flow of deadly fentanyl into the United States. Project Wave Breaker will direct interdiction, enforcement, and outreach efforts to high-impact areas to disrupt the flow of fentanyl in and around the United States...
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Turlock Man Charged for Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Operation

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Luis Armando Romero Jr., 20, of Turlock, charging him with distribution of methamphetamine. Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Wade R. Shannon made the announcement with the California Department...