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DEA St. Louis Accepting Applications for Citizens Academy

August 20, 2024
ST. LOUIS – Residents of metro St. Louis can apply to be part of the DEA St. Louis Division’s first Citizens Academy. The deadline to submit an application is Sept. 20. The DEA Citizens Academy allows community leaders to gain an understanding of DEA’s mission and community awareness of the...
August 20, 2024
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DEA St. Louis Division Hosts Families with Loved Ones who Died from Illegal Drugs

June 27, 2024
ST. LOUIS – The Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis Division hosted a regional Family Summit on Fentanyl June 27 in support of those who have lost loved ones to drug poisonings. This is the third Family Summit hosted in the region to address the subject of drug-induced deaths. “DEA hosts...
June 27, 2024
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DEA Joins with Families Across the Country to Increase Awareness about the Dangers of Fentanyl

November 18, 2022
ST. LOUIS – This week the Drug Enforcement Administration hosted regional family summits across the country in support of those who have lost loved ones to drug poisonings. The DEA St. Louis Division hosted its summit Nov. 16, at the Church of the Resurrection, in Leawood, Kansas. The St. Louis...
November 18, 2022
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DEA Invites Creative Teens to Enter Reel Prevention Competition

September 30, 2022
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Drug Enforcement Administration in Kansas City is calling all Kansas City high schools students to submit public service announcement videos about staying drug free in its “Reel Prevention” competition. DEA has teamed up with the DEA Educational Foundation to launch the competition targeting high school-aged...
September 30, 2022
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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

August 19, 2022
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Sunday, August 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration will recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by joining the many voices dedicated to educating the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit drugs. DEA supports the efforts of several...
August 19, 2022
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DEA Recognizes First Ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 10, 2022
ST. LOUIS – In an effort to save lives, DEA is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and many of our valued public health, non-profit, and law enforcement partners in recognizing the first ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day. This day is an effort to educate individuals around the dangerous threat...
May 10, 2022
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DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth

September 27, 2021
ST. LOUIS – Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a Public Safety Alert warning Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. DEA’s Public Safety Alert, the first in six years, seeks to raise public awareness of a significant nationwide...
September 27, 2021
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DEA St. Louis Division celebrates African-American Heritage

February 26, 2020
ST. LOUIS – The Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis Division hosted a Black History Month celebration event entitled “R.I.S.E. to the Occasion” today with St. Louis area high schools and Girl Scouts participating. “R.I.S.E.,” which stands for Representation, Identity, Success, and Evolution, celebrates African-American history and heritage. The keynote speaker...
February 26, 2020
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