PRESS RELEASE

Omaha District Office Dismantles Significant Methamphetamine Organization With Ties To Mexico

January 13, 2015
… Serving Illinois, Kansas and Missouri, led by Special Agent in Charge Michael A. Davis Contact Info Contact Us (314) … 538-4600 (571) 362-5149 (314) 538-4600 StLouisSpecialAgentRecruiter@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 317 … Department. This case has involved prosecutorial efforts from the Douglas County, NE Attorney's Office, the United …
January 13, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

Jackson County Resident Sentenced For Heroin Offense

February 20, 2015
… Jackson County Resident Sentenced For Heroin Offense February 20, 2015 St. Louis … that Johnson was transporting ounce amounts of heroin from northern Illinois to Elkville for distribution. On …
February 20, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

St. Louis Man Sentenced For Drug And Money Laundering Conspiracies

February 20, 2015
… St. Louis Man Sentenced For Drug And Money Laundering Conspiracies February … previously pled guilty to those offenses. Following release from imprisonment, Weil will serve a 5 year term of …
February 20, 2015
GENERAL INFORMATION

Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program

March 28, 2025
… Cannabis Eradication / Suppression Program The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is striving to halt the spread of … marijuana plants. The program also removed 2,840 weapons from cannabis cultivators. The success of the DCE/SP is …
March 28, 2025
DRUG FACT SHEET

Heroin

January 21, 2025
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive drug and it is a rapidly acting opioid. An opiate (narcotic) drug processed from morphine and extracted from certain poppy plants. Heroin comes in a white or brownish powder, or a black sticky substance known as “black tar heroin.” Often “cut” with other drugs or...
January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Atlanta drug dealer charged with possessing 170 kilograms of heroin and 36 guns in two metro residences

August 12, 2020
… 170 kilograms of heroin and 36 guns in two metro residences August 12, 2020 Seizure impacts supply in notorious open air market known as "The Bluff" IMG_1934.jpg IMG_1935.jpg … His arrest removes yet another dangerous criminal from our streets and sends a clear message to others who may …
August 12, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION

San Francisco News 2006

July 15, 2021
… DEC 13, 2006 Two Arrests At Hayward Marijuana Distribution Center NOV 29, 2006 National Methamphetamine Awareness Day … smuggling scheme AUG 07, 2006 Three Face Charges Stemming From Sale of Over $2 Million In Painkiller Drugs on Black … Cultivation of Marijuana JAN 13, 2006 Roseville Marijauna Shop Operator Indicted For Marijuana Trafficking And Money …
July 15, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

San Francisco News 2005

July 15, 2021
… 2,000 Plants Seized in Marijuana Raid DEC 8, 2005 Multi Agency Effort to Educate Youths on Making Drug-Free Choices … And Weapons NOV 18, 2005 Operation Sweet Tooth Nets Arrests from Bay Area Ecstasy Investigation NOV 18, 2005 Operation … Nets Two Local Arrests and Seizure of Marijuana and US Currency  2 individuals charged with Conspiracy with Intent to …
July 15, 2021
GENERAL INFORMATION

Chicago News 2010

July 15, 2021
… 23, 2010 Drug Trafficking Organization with Ties Between Indianapolis, Chicago, and Mexico Dismantled December 15, … Facing Federal Drug Charges in Chicago Among 15 Extradited From Mexico in Past Week December 14, 2010 Nearly 22 Year …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

High-ranking MS-13 Lieutenant pleads guilty to murder

December 11, 2019
… High-ranking MS-13 Lieutenant pleads guilty to murder December 11, 2019 New York … and prosecuted in order to keep our communities safe from gang violence.” “Today, defendant Victor Lopez, a …
December 11, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION

New York News 2006

July 15, 2021
… Tablets Pleads Guilty to Making a False Statement to Drug Enforcement Administration Investigators NOV 21, … Slayings JUL 11, 2006 First Heroin Kingpin Ever Extradicted From Afghanistan Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Heroin Into …
July 15, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

High-Ranking Sinaloa Cartel Member Arrested After Being Charged in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracy

April 22, 2025
… Atlanta.Division.Recruiting@dea.gov Talk to a Recruiter /events Find Us 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta , GA 30341 United … Atlanta Quick Links Press Releases Local Fugitives Events Featured Resource Links Talk to a Recruiter Campus Drug … commitment to protect our country and communities from the dangers of illegal narcotics. HSI will continue to …
April 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Nineteen Gang Members And Associates Charged In Federal Sweeps Targeting Boston Gangs

August 30, 2024
… Nineteen Gang Members And Associates Charged In Federal Sweeps Targeting Boston Gangs August 30, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … Card cracking schemes are fueled by checks that are stolen from postal collection boxes and chemically washed and …
August 30, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Members of Bronx Street Gang And Their Hitman Charged With Racketeering, Firearms Offenses, And Murder

July 22, 2022
… And Their Hitman Charged With Racketeering, Firearms Offenses, And Murder July 22, 2022 New York Contact Info … Superseding Indictment filed today in federal court: [1] From at least in or about 2006 to in or about 2021, YBMG was …
July 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Thirty-Eight Pounds of Meth and Cocaine Recovered in Hell’s Kitchen Luxury Building

March 19, 2024
… Pounds of Meth and Cocaine Recovered in Hell’s Kitchen Luxury Building March 19, 2024 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … plus four kilograms (over eight pounds) of cocaine from an apartment at 550 West 54th Street, a luxury …
March 19, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Major Multi-Drug Seizure of Over 250 Pounds of Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, Crystal Meth and Counterfeit Pills in the Bronx

June 29, 2022
… Major Multi-Drug Seizure of Over 250 Pounds of Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, Crystal Meth and Counterfeit Pills in the … York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … laboratory analysis. Drug paraphernalia was also recovered from various places in the apartment. A suitcase contained a …
June 29, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

14 Defendants charged with racketeering, murder, firearms, and narcotics offenses

March 19, 2020
… 14 Defendants charged with racketeering, murder, firearms, and narcotics offenses March 19, 2020 New York Contact Info Contact Us (212) … shared commitment to keeping the people of the Bronx safe from violence.  Because of that partnership, and thanks to …
March 19, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

Queens man indicted on weapons and narcotics charges after allegedly aiming assault rifle at NYPD Detective

November 05, 2020
… Queens man indicted on weapons and narcotics charges after … York Contact Info Contact Us (212) 337-3900 862-373-3557 Kenneth.M.Heino@dea.gov Kenneth M. Heino Recruiter Name SA … Supreme Court Justice Felicia Mennin entered screen shots from the security footage into evidence. The images depicted …
November 05, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION

Human Trafficking Prevention

February 04, 2025
… Human Trafficking Prevention Human Trafficking Prevention Human Trafficking … contact with friends or family or attempts to isolate you from your social network.   Constantly checks on you and … Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking that was fully aligned with the foundational pillars announced in the …
February 04, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Three Men Facing Federal Charges in Connection to Seizure of Meth and Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

July 01, 2024
… Three Men Facing Federal Charges in Connection to Seizure of Meth and Thousands of Fentanyl Pills July 01, 2024 Seattle Seattle Division Serving … partners to remove large quantities of deadly drugs from the streets and to disrupt drug networks.”  This case …
July 01, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

11 Charged with Trafficking Drugs in Southwestern Connecticut, Firearm Offenses

June 02, 2024
… Trafficking Drugs in Southwestern Connecticut, Firearm Offenses June 02, 2024 New England Contact Info Contact Us 617-557-2100 (617) 557-2100 … have been charged with federal offenses stemming from their alleged involvement in narcotics trafficking in …
June 02, 2024
LANDING PAGE

Stories

April 04, 2024
… Stories Advanced Search Enter Keywords Below Filter Results Select To Narrow Search Results Drug Name Fentanyl (3) Heroin (1) Methamphetamine (1) Opioids (1) Year … First page « Previous page ‹ Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Current page 5 No No …
April 04, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Justice, Treasury, and State Departments announce coordinated enforcement efforts against Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion

October 16, 2018
… Justice, Treasury, and State Departments announce coordinated enforcement efforts against Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion … the cartels’ finances, which are overwhelmingly generated from drug sales that occur in the United States, and deny …
October 16, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA/Partners Take Down Alleged Cross-Country Drug Traffickers Dealing In Meth, Heroin, Cocaine, Fentanyl

October 29, 2014
… Drug Traffickers Dealing In Meth, Heroin, Cocaine, Fentanyl October 29, 2014 San Diego San Diego Serving … Imperial County, and San Ysidro areas; led by Special Agent in Charge Brian M. Clark San Diego Serving Southern … allegedly had ties to the Sinaloa cartel, imported drugs from Mexico which were smuggled into San Diego and …
October 29, 2014
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Highlights 2021

December 31, 2024
… DEA Highlights 2021 As 2021 comes to an end, the Drug Enforcement Administration reflects on a year … impersonate DEA agents in an attempt to extort money from Americans.  Providing education and awareness is the … Bundles ,” a set of hands-on, science-based, standards-aligned resources for elementary and middle school students …
December 31, 2024
DOCUMENT

Administrator Anne Milgram Remarks on ONDCP Press Call Addressing the Overdose Epidemic

November 17, 2021
DEA Administrator Remarks
… reached a devastating new height. 265 people die every day from drug overdoses. Countless more [people] overdose and … bounds. And it continues to get worse. This crisis is driven by fentanyl and methamphetamine. Administrator Anne Milgram …
November 17, 2021
DOCUMENT

Remarks by DEA Acting Assistant Administrator Timothy McDermott at the National Healthcare Fraud Takedown Press Conference

September 30, 2020
DEA Administrator Remarks
… at the National Healthcare Fraud Takedown Press Conference DEA Administrator Remarks DEA Administrator September … 30, 2020 Due to the efforts of DEA and our partners, from January 2017 through August 2020, we have seen the number of opioid prescriptions drop nearly 37 …
September 30, 2020
GENERAL INFORMATION

Contact DEA FOIA

March 28, 2025
… or Privacy Act request, please call our Requester Service Center at (571) 776-2300 or via e-mail at  DEA.FOIA@dea.gov . You may also contact us by mail. Our address is: Drug Enforcement Administration Freedom of Information and … you have questions after receiving an initial response from DEA’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Unit, or …
March 28, 2025
EVENT

Operation Engage Local Stakeholder Meeting

May 25, 2021 09:00 am - May 25, 2021 11:30 am
Community Event
Join the DEA Washington Division as we host a new series of local stakeholder meetings, under Operation Engage (#OpEngageDMV), to facilitate better partnerships in the Washington D.C. and Prince Georges County, Maryland areas. These local stakeholder meetings are open to local public health, law enforcement, public safety, prevention, and other...
May 25, 2021 09:00 am - May 25, 2021 11:30 am
EVENT

Washington DC Community Pop-Up Event

June 30, 2021 04:00 pm - June 30, 2021 07:00 pm
Community Event
DEA Washington Division agents, analysts, and other specialists are joining with law enforcement, prevention, family specialists, and community partners across Washington D.C. to host “pop up” events in some of the area’s hardest-hit communities. In neighborhoods that have seen increases in crimes from shootings, deadly carjacking, and other drug-related crimes...
June 30, 2021 04:00 pm - June 30, 2021 07:00 pm