As the new year rolls in, Drug Enforcement Administration Divisions across the U.S. are seeing overdose deaths climb at an alarming rate, especially those caused by the synthetic opioid, fentanyl. Only weeks ago, the DEA reported overdose deaths in the U.S. had topped 100,000 for the first time over a...

By: DEA Washington Division, Public Information Office With incidents of violent crime, homicide rates, and crimes involving firearms at a disturbing high ( in Washington D.C. over 200 murders were recorded last year, for the first time in decades), Jarod Forget, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the DEA Washington...

written by: DEA Washington Division, Public Information Office Incidents of violent crime have remained consistently high across the country this past year, after a sharp increase during the first waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the premier agency for enforcing drug laws and tracking drug-related crime trends, DEA-Washington Division sees...

The DEA Museum is seeking new partner venues and cities to present the traveling exhibit Drugs: Costs and Consequences. Already seen by 20 million people in 17 locations, the comprehensive exhibit is geared to all ages, with a special focus on youth visitation. Ideal partnerships include museums, science centers, and...

The all-new Museum of the Drug Enforcement Administration is now open in Arlington, Virginia. Designed as a colorful, contemporary space to learn about DEA’s history, drugs, and the science behind drug misuse, the newly renovated Museum has something for everyone. It covers history, law enforcement, and culture and allows visitors...