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Pensacola Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges

PENSACOLA, FLA. – Jujuan Andre George, 33, of Pensacola, Fla., pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of distribution of controlled substances, one count of possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute, one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and one...
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Cross City Man Sentenced to 10 years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

GAINESVILLE, FLA. – Khiri Jackson, 31, of Cross City, Fla., was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. U.S. Attorney Heekin...
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Tallahassee Man Returned to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – Dwyone N. Dugan, a/k/a DeWayne Dugan, 59, of Tallahassee, Fla., was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison today for distribution of more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. U.S. Attorney...
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Crawfordville Felon Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Charges

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – Jason Rigdon, 44, of Crawfordville, Fla., was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the...
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

WASHINGTON – On October 25, 2025, DEA joined 4,263 law enforcement agencies across the country who came together for the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. At 4,317 collection sites nationwide, Take Back events removed 571,054 pounds of unneeded and expired medications from home medicine cabinets to prevent drug...
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

MIAMI –The Drug Enforcement Administration, in collaboration with nearly 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the 29 th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At nearly 4,000 collection sites throughout the United States, DEA’s National Prescription Drug...
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DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

WASHINGTON –The Drug Enforcement Administration, in collaboration with nearly 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At nearly 4,000 collection sites throughout the United States, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take...
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DEA Champions 2025 Red Ribbon Campaign

WASHINGTON – Forty years after the death of DEA Special Agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration continues to honor his legacy by supporting the nation’s largest drug prevention initiative—the Red Ribbon Campaign—throughout the month of October. “The ultimate sacrifice made by Special Agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena inspires...
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DEA Targets CJNG Operations, Seizing a Million Counterfeit Pills and 77,000 Kilograms of their Drugs in Five Days

WASHINGTON – Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced the results of a week-long operational surge aimed at dismantling the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the most violent and prolific drug trafficking organizations in the world. Designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization in February by the Trump Administration, CJNG...
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Season 5 of Awkward Conversation Launches on YouTube Wednesday, September 24

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, in partnership with the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, will release Season 5 of the video podcast Awkward Conversations on September 24, 2025. The unscripted Season 5 of Awkward Conversations is once again hosted by Jodie Sweetin (Full House, Fuller House...

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