Press Releases | DEA.gov
Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Here’s how you know

Dot gov

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Https

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( Lock A locked padlock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

United States Drug Enforcement Administration

  • Get Updates
  • Scam Alert
  • Full Menu
  • English
  • Español

Main Menu

Explore DEA
  • Who We Are
    • About
    • Mission
    • History
    • Divisions
    • DEA Museum
    • Wall of Honor
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
    • Forensic Sciences
    • Law Enforcement
    • Education and Prevention
    • Drug Information
    • News
    • Campaigns
  • Careers
    • Special Agent
    • Diversion Investigator
    • Intelligence Research Specialist
    • Forensic Sciences Careers
    • Professional & Administrative Careers
    • Student & Entry Level Careers
    • Employment Eligibility
    • How to Apply
  • Resources
    • Illegal Online Pharmacies
    • OD Justice
    • Fentanyl Supply Chain
    • Pill Press Resources
    • Recovery Resources
    • Together for Families
    • Data and Statistics
    • FOIA
    • Publications
    • Media Galleries
    • Victim Witness Assistance Program
  • Submit A Tip

Press Releases

Advanced Search

Enter Keywords Below

Filter Results

Select To Narrow Search Results

Year

  • 2025 (47)
  • 2024 (96)
  • 2023 (113)
  • 2022 (195)
  • 2021 (173)
  • 2020 (46)
  • 2019 (74)
  • 2018 (30)
  • 2017 (11)
  • 2016 (73)
  • 2015 (72)
  • 2014 (80)
  • 2013 (83)
  • 2012 (35)
  • 2011 (116)
  • 2008 (10)
  • 2007 (18)
  • 2006 (23)
  • 2005 (15)
  • 2004 (13)
  • 2003 (23)

Subject

  • Drug Trafficking (494)
  • Synthetic drugs (418)
  • Seizures (Drugs/Property) (242)
  • Fake Pills (218)
  • Guns/Weapons (165)
  • Task Forces/Task Force Officers (162)
  • OCDETF/Task Force (139)
  • Major Law Enforcement Operation (128)
  • Overdose (77)
  • Arrests/Convictions - Major (69)
  • Guilty Plea (69)
  • Prescription Drugs (61)
  • Gangs (55)
  • Diversion Division (50)
  • Pharmaceuticals/Pharmacists/Physicians (40)
  • Narcoterrorism (36)
  • Outreach/Drug Prevention (33)
  • Take Back Day (31)
  • Money Laundering (25)
  • Press Conferences (23)
  • HIDTA (22)
  • One Pill Can Kill (12)
  • Fentanyl Awareness (11)
  • Dark Web- Internet Trafficking (9)
  • Prevention/Education - DEA websites GSAD, JTT etc (8)
  • Public and Media Affairs - also see Congressional Affairs (8)
  • Asset Forfeiture (6)
  • International/Foreign Operations (6)
  • Extraditions (4)
  • Intergovernmental Affairs (2)
  • Museum and Visitors Center (2)
  • Intelligence Division - Intelligence Products (1)

Drug Name

  • Fentanyl (363)
  • Methamphetamine (283)
  • Heroin (203)
  • Cocaine (181)
  • Synthetic Opioids (77)
  • Opioids (63)
  • Oxycodone (38)
  • Marijuana (Cannabis) (27)
  • Hydromorphone (11)
  • Benzodiazepines (10)
  • Ecstasy/MDMA (7)
  • Morphine (7)
  • Steroids (6)
  • K2/Spice (5)
  • Methadone (4)
  • Amphetamines (3)
  • Marijuana Concentrates (3)
  • Synthetic Bath Salts or Designer Cathinones (3)
  • Ketamine (2)

Field Division

  • New England (2236)
  • New York (1514)
  • Houston (861)
  • San Francisco (821)
  • St. Louis (800)
  • Miami (791)
  • Atlanta (729)
  • Chicago (605)
  • New Jersey (493)
  • New Orleans (437)
  • Headquarters (391)
  • Detroit (357)
  • El Paso (335)
  • Dallas (314)
  • Los Angeles (287)
  • Phoenix (259)
  • San Diego (238)
  • Rocky Mountain (162)
  • Philadelphia (140)
  • Omaha (124)
  • Caribbean (79)
  • Louisville (60)
  • Caribbean (1)
  • Seattle (756)
  • Washington, DC (596)
Clear All Results
PRESS RELEASE

NINETEEN PERSONS INVOLVED IN A DOMINICAN BASED ORGANIZATION ARE INDICTED ON DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES

November 20, 2003
Washington, DC- The Washington Division Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in conjunction with the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, the Washington Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Montgomery County Police Department, the Prince George's County Police Department and the Calvert...
November 20, 2003
PRESS RELEASE

National Red Ribbon Week

October 30, 2003
OCT 30—The National Red Ribbon Week commemorates DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. Agent Camarena was abducted, tortured and brutally murdered in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1985. Agent Camerena sacrificed his life in the fight against drugs. The communities across the country and the nation rallied behind a campaign which served...
October 30, 2003
PRESS RELEASE

Former Metropolitan Police Officer Sentenced to More Than 10 Years Imprisonment

October 29, 2003
OCT 29--Special Agent in Charge of DEA’s Washington Division, Laura M. Nagel, announced the sentencing of Shawn Verbeke, 30, of Cleveland, Ohio, who was a police officer with the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department from 2000-2002. United States District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema sentenced Verbeke to 130 months imprisonment today...
October 29, 2003
PRESS RELEASE

Elks Extend "Hands Across the Border" to Kick Off Red Ribbon Week

October 13, 2003
On October 19, at 4:00 p.m. EDT and its equivalent in time zones across the nation, members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, along with their families and friends, physically joined hands across state lines nationwide to demonstrate their mutual commitment to the fight against drugs. In the...
October 13, 2003
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of Mahdi Organization Convicted Of Federal RICO, Narcotics Conspiracy And Murder Charges; 20 Other Members Await Sentencing After Pleading Guilty

August 25, 2003
AUG 25--Washington, D.C. - R.C. Gamble, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Washington Division Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), United States Attorney Roscoe C. Howard, Jr., Chief Charles Ramsey of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Jeffrey R. Roehm, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Washington Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco...
August 25, 2003
PRESS RELEASE

Operation Clean Sweep

August 20, 2003
AUG 20--On Tuesday, August 19, 2003 the Drug Enforcement Administration with the assistance of Prince William/Manassas City/Manassas Park Narcotics Task Force executed three federal search warrants and attempted to serve sixteen federal criminal complaints. The activity was a result of an earlier operation that began in the year 2000. That...
August 20, 2003
PRESS RELEASE

Local Drug Arrests International Drug Nexus

August 01, 2003
AUG 1-The DEA-lead investigation dubbed Operation Trifecta began in January 2002 after a seizure of 9,291 kilograms of cocaine from a Mexican fishing vessel in December 1991. It was a multi-jurisdictional investigation that targeted the Ismael Zambada-Garcia Organization, which is one of the largest and most-powerful trafficking organizations in Mexico...
August 01, 2003
PRESS RELEASE

Man Indicted For Drug Trafficking After Over 800 Lbs. Of Marijuana Seized

June 18, 2003
JUN 18--Greenbelt, Maryland - Thomas M. DiBiagio, United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Samuel Estrada, Jr., age 27, of Bell. California, today for crimes committed in connection with the distribution and conspiracy to distribute over 1000 kilograms of marijuana from...
June 18, 2003
PRESS RELEASE

2003 National Police Week

May 29, 2003
During the month of May, the 2003 National Police Week was held in Washington, DC and the DEA Memorial Service was held in Arlington, VA. The Washington Division Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration supports both of these services which commemorates those who served and lost there lives, for the...
May 29, 2003
PRESS RELEASE

2003 Ogden 20k Race

May 27, 2003
MAY 27--Special Agent Mark Simala of Weirton, West Virginia, recently ran the Ogden 20k charity classic, rated as the toughest road race in America. He finished one hour and 22 minutes later, averaging 6:40 per mile, passing 624 other runners, placing fifth in his age group. After the race, S/A...
May 27, 2003
Showing 1331 - 1340 of 1346 results

Pagination

  • First page «
  • Previous page ‹
  • Page 127
  • Page 128
  • Page 129
  • Page 130
  • Page 131
  • Page 132
  • Page 133
  • Current page 134
  • Page 135
  • Next page ›
  • Last page »

SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Locator

  • Who We Are
    • About
    • Domestic Divisions
    • Foreign Offices
    • Contact Us
    • DEA Museum
  • What We Do
    • Forensic Sciences
    • Law Enforcement
    • Drug Prevention
    • Diversion Control Division
    • News
  • Careers
    • Special Agent
    • Diversion Investigator
    • Forensic Sciences
    • Intelligence Research Specialist
    • How to Apply
  • Resources
    • Drug Information
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • FOIA
    • Publications
    • Media Galleries
    • VWAP
  • Doing Business
    with the DEA
    • Overview
    • Current Vendors
    • Prospective Vendors
    • Security Clauses
    • Security Forms
    • Small Business Program
    • Vendor Engagement Request
  • Policies
    • Accessibility & Policy
    • Legal Policies & Disclaimers
    • No FEAR Act
    • Privacy Policy
    • U.S. Department of Justice EEO Policy
    • USA.gov
    • Whistleblower Protection
    • Your Rights as a Federal Employee

United States Drug Enforcement Administration

DEA.gov is an official site of the U.S. Department of Justice
Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram

DEA Contact Center

(202) 307-1000 info@dea.gov
Contact the Webmaster

United States Drug Enforcement Administration

Back
  • Who We Are
  • What We Do
  • Careers
  • Resources
Back
  • About
  • Mission
  • History
  • Divisions
  • DEA Museum
  • Wall of Honor
  • Contact Us
Back
  • Domestic Divisions
  • Foreign Divisions
  • Operational Divisions
Back
  • Submit a Tip
  • Extortion Scam
  • Public Affairs
  • Social Media Directory
Back
  • Forensic Sciences
  • Law Enforcement
  • Education and Prevention
  • Drug Information
  • News
  • Campaigns
Back
  • GUARDS
  • Forensic Sciences Policy
  • Forensic Science Organizations
  • Forensic Science Contact
Back
  • DEA Office of Training
  • El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC)
  • Intelligence
  • Operations
Back
  • Office of Training Programs
Back
  • Administrative Law Judges
  • DEA Asset Forfeiture
  • Domestic Cannabis Suppression / Eradication Program
  • HIDTA
  • OCDETF
Back
  • Family Summit
  • Red Ribbon
  • Kiki and the History of Red Ribbon Week
  • Red Ribbon Toolkit - Resources For Your Community
  • DEA’s Family Summit
  • Operation Engage
  • Community Outreach
  • Just Think Twice
  • Campus Drug Prevention
  • Get Smart About Drugs
  • Operation Prevention
Back
  • Drug Policy
  • Drug Scheduling
  • The Controlled Substances Act
Back
  • Alerts
  • Press Releases
  • Most Wanted Fugitives
  • Stories
  • Events
  • Speeches
  • Testimony
Back
  • All Fugitives
Back
  • One Pill Can Kill
  • DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Back
  • Senior Citizens
  • Partner Toolbox
  • Social Media Campaign
Back
  • Special Agent
  • Diversion Investigator
  • Intelligence Research Specialist
  • Forensic Sciences Careers
  • Professional & Administrative Careers
  • Student & Entry Level Careers
  • Employment Eligibility
  • How to Apply
Back
  • Special Agent FAQs
Back
  • Diversion Investigator Job Announcement
Back
  • Intelligence Research Specialist Job Announcements
  • Intelligence Research Specialists FAQs
  • Schedule A Hiring Authority: Intelligence Research Specialist
Back
  • How To Claim Veterans' Preference
  • Priority Consideration
  • Benefits
  • Veterans and People With Disabilities
  • Operation Warfighter
Back
  • Illegal Online Pharmacies
  • OD Justice
  • Fentanyl Supply Chain
  • Pill Press Resources
  • Recovery Resources
  • Together for Families
  • Data and Statistics
  • FOIA
  • Publications
  • Media Galleries
  • Victim Witness Assistance Program
Back
  • Domestic Arrests
  • Staffing and Budget
Back
  • About FOIA
  • Contact DEA FOIA
  • Make a Request
  • What Happens After Making a Request
  • Requester Categories
  • Fees Charged
  • Fee Waiver
  • FOIA FAQ
  • FOIA Logs and Reports
  • FOIA Library
  • Additional FOIA Links
  • FOIA Exemptions
  • What Are Exclusions?
  • Privacy Act
  • Privacy Act Exemptions
  • Privacy Impact Assessment and Management Information Systems
Back
  • Victim Witness Assistance Program Resources
  • Human Trafficking Prevention
  • Submit A Tip +
  • Get Updates
  • Scam Alert
    • English
    • Español