Special Agent in Charge of the New York Enforcement Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), Farhana Islam, and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging MARK DYGDON and RODRIGO CASTRO in connection with the defendants’ distribution...

Special Agent in Charge of the New York Task Force Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”), Christopher Roberts, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), Jessica S. Tisch, announced today the unsealing of a...

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Drug Enforcement Administration New York Task Force Division Special Agent in Charge Christopher Roberts, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly, and USPIS Inspector in Charge Ketty Larco-Ward of the New York Division, announced that several co-conspirators were indicted on conspiracy and drug possession charges for...

MINEOLA, N.Y. – DEA New York Enforcement Division Special Agent in Charge Farhana Islam and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Brooklyn woman was charged with attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance and forgery for allegedly sending falsified oxycodone prescriptions to a pharmacy to obtain...

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration’s two New York Divisions, the New York Enforcement Division and the New York Task Force Division, announce the collection of over 14,000 pounds of unwanted, expired and/or medications. On April 25, 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration joined 4,306 law...

BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK – A collaborative operation between federal, state and local agencies has led to the seizure of hundreds of pounds of illicit drugs and 20 firearms over the past year in Broome County. The announcement was made by DEA New York Enforcement Division Special Agent in Charge Farhana...

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Drug Enforcement Administration New York Enforcement Division Special Agent in Charge Farhana Islam and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a Glen Head doctor and his son were charged with allegedly selling dozens of prescriptions for opioids, amphetamines, and benzodiazepines without a legitimate medical...

NEW YORK – United States Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) New York Task Force Division Special Agent in Charge Chrsitopher Roberts, United States Attorney for the District if New Jersey Robert Frazer, New York City Police Department (“NYPD”) Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, and New York State Police (“NYSP”) Superintendent Stephen James...

NEW YORK - Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) Special Agent in Charge of the New York Enforcement Division, Farhana Islam, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Acting Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), Michael Alfonso...

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