San Diego - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is recognizing the ongoing and successful efforts of Sheriff Kelly Martinez and the San Diego County Sheriff's Office in combating the fentanyl crisis. On Monday, July 13, Sheriff Martinez was given the first-ever "Administrator’s Special Recognition Award" by DEA Administrator Terrance...

SAN DIEGO – San Diego Police Detective Sergeant William “Bill” Miles today received the first “Hometown Hero” Award in recognition of his extraordinary leadership, compassion, and tireless efforts to combat the fentanyl epidemic in San Diego County. The inaugural award was presented by U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon at a ceremony...

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

OCEANSIDE, CA — On March 12, 2026, the Oceanside Police Department, in coordination with agents and task force officers from the DEA Carlsbad Resident Office, agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), and detectives from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET), conducted vape and smoke...