#DEATakeBack National Prescription Drug Take Back Campaign
Once again, this year, the Drug Enforcement Administration reminds communities to participate in Take Back Day to prevent prescription drugs from ending up in the wrong hands.
Repeat Felon Sentenced for Federal Law Enforcement Impersonation, Firearm Possession
The responding officers found Patrick Hancock, 42, wearing a badge emblazoned with the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Special Agent branding around his neck and a 9mm Glock pistol.
Notorious Offender Receives 55-Year Sentence for Murder of Federal Officer
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly sentenced Floyd Brown to 55 years in federal prison for the killing of Special Deputy U.S. Marshal Jacob Keltner following a jury conviction.
FWS, DEA Investigation Leads to 63 Months in Prison for Endangered Wildlife Trafficker
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) began the investigation when local law enforcement agents intercepted a package containing two rhinoceros horns weighing over five kilograms.
DEA Recognizes First National Fentanyl Awareness Day with Overdose Deaths on the Rise
Last week, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recognized May 10, 2022, as the first ever National Fentanyl Awareness Day to inform Americans of the dangers fentanyl poses.
Public Service Recognition Week 2022 | SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler recognizeds Public Service Recognition Week., celebrating his colleagues commitment to service.
Take Back Day to the 22nd Power
For 22 years, the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has served as a force to combat the misuse of perscription drugs.
Supplier Sentenced in Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
At the time of her arrest, federal prosecutors noted Troche was responsible for distributing over one kilogram of fentanyl—an amount with the potential to kill 500,000 people.
22 Defendants in Custody Following Meth Distribution Ring Bust
In connection with the investigation into methamphetamine in Middle Georgia and the Atlanta Metro area, the Justice Department has unsealed a 17-count indictment against 22 defendants.
DEA Agent Killed, 2 LEOs Wounded During Routine Train Inspection
Special Agent Michael Garbo of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was killed on October 4, 2021, during a routine sweep of an Amtrak train station in Tucson, Arizona. Two other law enforcement officers (LEO) were wounded.
DOJ Announces DEA’s Historic Seizure of Over 1.8 million Fentanyl-Laced Counterfeit Pills
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has made a historic seizure of more than 1.8 million fentanyl-laced pills, an amount that could potentially kill more than 700,000 individuals.
DEA’s Take Back Day, Disposing Unused Drugs and Deterring Drug Trafficking
On October 23, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosted its 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. With nearly 5,000 collection sites nationwide, law enforcement officers collected nearly 745,000 pounds of unused prescription drugs (that’s about the weight of the Status of Liberty).
DEA Administrator Sworn in After Senate Confirmation
According to a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) press release from June 29, 2021, Anne Milgram was sworn in on June 28 as the Administrator of the DEA, where she will oversee an agency of more than 10,000 employees, including nearly 5,000 Special Agents and 800 Intelligence Analysts, in 239 domestic offices in 23 divisions throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, and in 91 foreign offices in 69 countries.
DEA agent gives chilling details of 'El Chapo' capture
Take a trip down memory lane with DEA agent Ray Donovan, who reflects on capturing ‘El Chapo’ in this video from two years ago.
Largest meth bust in DEA history made in California
The largest DEA meth bust in history was recently uncovered in California. The heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine had an estimated street value of $18.5 million- enough to single dose every man, woman, and child in the U.S. and Mexico.
Red Ribbon Week Teaches the Importance of Living Drug Free
The Red Ribbon Campaign, the U.S.’s oldest and largest drug prevention program, is holding its annual Red Ribbon Week beginning October 23. Red ribbon has been a symbol for drug prevention since the death of DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena during a drug operation in Mexico in 1985. Red Ribbon Week occurs each year and is dedicated to promoting awareness about drugs. Schools across America participate in red ribbon week and teach their students about drug prevention.
This Former DEA Agent Took Down Some of the Largest Drug Barons
Eddie Follis has been a key figure in overthrowing some of the world’s most notorious drug barons. He worked undercover for the DEA for nearly 30 years.
345 Defendants Charged in $6 Billion National Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown
A Department of Justice (DOJ) press release dated September 30, 2020 announced the largest health care fraud and opioid enforcement action in Department of Justice history with the indictment of 345 defendants across 51 federal districts, including more than 100 doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals.
International Law Enforcement Effort Leads to Prosecution of Darknet Drug Traffickers
A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) press release announced the conclusion of Operation DisrupTor, a coordinated multinational effort to combat opioid distribution on the Darknet. This operation was conducted in the United States and Europe.