The hunt continues for one of South America’s most notorious drug traffickers. Today the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) added Sebastián Enrique Marset Cabrera to its Most Wanted Fugitives List as it continues to investigate his alleged drug trafficking and money laundering operations. An indictment unsealed in the Eastern District...

Over the past two decades, synthetic opioids have increased the threat of the ongoing opioid epidemic. Nearly 70% of all drug poisonings and overdose deaths in 2023 involved synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl. Also, among these substances is carfentanil, which stands out – at this time – as one of the...

On Monday, April 28, 2025, DEA agents in Albuquerque, New Mexico seized more fentanyl pills in one bust than most agents will see in their lifetime. A single drug bust netted a record-breaking 2.7 million fentanyl pills, the largest seizure of deadly fentanyl pills in DEA history. In total, 3...

Over the past several months, 13-year-old Devarjaye “D.J.” Daniel and his father, Theodis, have traveled the United States fulfilling the teenager’s wish of being sworn into 1000 law enforcement agencies. D.J. has surpassed that goal, but his energy and passion show no signs of slowing down. On Friday, April 18...

Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration joins the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a courageous global voice who stood with law enforcement in the fight against drug trafficking and addiction. His commitment to protecting the most vulnerable—from the barrios of Buenos Aires to the streets of Rome—will never...

April 19, 2025, marks the 30th anniversary of the devastating bombing that destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Office Building in Oklahoma City. The Murrah Federal Building housed not only the DEA Oklahoma City District Office (OKCDO) but several other federal agencies as well as a childcare center. On that...

DEA offers many classroom and community resources that support substance use prevention efforts year-round. With the 15th annual National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW), developed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), around the corner, we invite you to register an event or activity that demonstrates your commitment...

DEA proudly announces the release of its new agency seal, symbolizing the agency’s unwavering commitment to saving lives and protecting the safety and well-being of communities across the nation. This updated seal represents more than just a refreshed design — it is a reaffirmation of our values and an acknowledgment...

WASHINGTON – The hearing scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, regarding the proposed rescheduling of marijuana has been postponed pending resolution of an appeal filed by a party in the proceedings. The order is available on DEA.gov .

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has released the 2024 edition of Drugs of Abuse, A DEA Resource Guide , which is designed to be a reliable resource on the most commonly used and misused drugs in the United States. Released on a periodic basis, Drugs of Abuse provides important science-based...