Tag: dea
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Cape May County Psychiatrist Pleads Guilty to 17 Felony Counts for Unlawful Prescriptions
A Cape May County psychiatrist admitted to 17 felony counts for issuing unlawful prescriptions for Adderall, Vyvanse, and Xanax, often in exchange for sex or to known addicts, risking death or serious injury.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegal Louis MorelliPsychiatristControlled SubstancesPrescription DrugsHealthcare FraudCape May CountyDEAFBI
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DEA Temporarily Schedules 7-OH and Related Substances as Schedule I
The DEA will temporarily schedule 7-hydroxymitagynine (7-OH) and three related synthetic substances as Schedule I controlled substances. This action, supported by HHS, targets dangerous opioid-like products to protect public safety and combat the opioid epidemic.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal DEA7-hydroxymitagynineControlled Substances ActOpioid EpidemicPublic SafetyDrug EnforcementHHS
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DEA Marks 53 Years of Enforcing Drug Laws
The Drug Enforcement Administration marks 53 years of enforcing controlled substance laws. This year, DEA seized 171,167 pounds of cocaine and 16.47 million fentanyl pills, alongside over one million domestic arrests since the 1980s.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues DEADrug Enforcement Administrationdrug enforcementcontrolled substancescocainefentanylarrests
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DC Felon Sentenced to 30 Months for Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearms
Robert Spriggs, 38, received a 30-month sentence for conspiring to distribute marijuana and unlawfully possessing multiple firearms, following an FBI and DEA investigation into his Baltimore-Washington to Los Angeles drug operation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Robert SpriggsDistrict of ColumbiaDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesFBIDEAMarijuana
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DEA Administrator Requests Independent Review Amid Public Allegations
DEA Administrator Terrance C. Cole has called for an independent review by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General into the agency's actions following public allegations regarding an investigation, emphasizing accountability and public trust.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues DEATerrance C. ColeDepartment of JusticeOffice of the Inspector GeneralIndependent ReviewAccountability
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DEA to Begin Formal Hearings on Marijuana Rescheduling
The DEA will hold formal hearings from June 29 to July 15, 2026, on the proposed rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, a move supported by HHS and DOJ.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesMedical Science MarijuanaDrug ReschedulingDEAControlled Substances ActArlington, VirginiaGovernment HearingsPublic Policy
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14 Indicted in Major D.C. Drug Trafficking Operation Near Elementary School
Fourteen individuals face federal charges for allegedly distributing crack and powder cocaine within 1,000 feet of Hendley Elementary School in Southeast D.C., following a multi-agency law enforcement operation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalEducationSocial Issues Drug TraffickingWashington D.C.FBIDEAMetropolitan Police DepartmentHendley Elementary SchoolCocaine
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DEA Prioritizes Safety for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Fans
The DEA is committed to public safety during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, preventing accidental drug poisoning through enforcement, education, and outreach. Fans are urged to use resources for safe travel and to avoid substance misuse.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementSportFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalEducationTransportation DEAFIFA World Cup 2026Drug Poisoning PreventionPublic SafetySubstance MisuseTravel Safety
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DEA Amplifies Fentanyl Safety Campaign Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
The DEA is amplifying its 'One Pill Can Kill' campaign for FIFA World Cup 2026, warning millions of visitors about the deadly fentanyl crisis and illicit drug dangers to ensure public safety during the global event.
Law EnforcementHealthSportMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducationFederal Government DEAFIFA World Cup 2026FentanylOne Pill Can KillPublic SafetyDrug Crisis
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Louisville Man Charged Federally in Major Fentanyl and Firearms Bust
A Louisville man faces federal charges for fentanyl trafficking and firearms offenses after a DEA investigation seized over 400 grams of fentanyl and three guns. Authorities credit the bust with preventing millions of lethal doses from reaching the streets.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Darrell MaloneFentanyl TraffickingLouisvilleFirearmsDEAHomeland Security Task ForceDrugsFBI
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DEA Announces Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada Guilty Plea
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada pleads guilty, marking a major victory in the fight against drug cartels. DEA reaffirms commitment to dismantling drug networks and protecting communities.
Politics and GovernmentHealthSocial IssuesLegalLaw Enforcement DEAIsmael 'El Mayo' ZambadaTerrance Colefentanyldrug traffickingcartelNemesio Oseguera-Cervantes