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  1. 7 hours ago

    there are aprox. 1.7 million DEA registrants? All pharmacists, doctors, manufacturers, distributors, researchers, import/export who work w/Rx drugs/controlled chemicals. Learn more about DEA Diversion Control:

    2 replies 9 retweets 12 likes
  2. 8 hours ago

    nearly 100,000 (92,107) children placed in foster care due to parent's drug abuse in 2016-#2 cause after neglect. Varies greatly by state-in some parents drug abuse cause in 1/2> of all cases. New data from

    New data shows number of children in foster care continues to increase; adoptions from foster care also on the rise:
    5 replies 14 retweets 14 likes
  3. 12 hours ago

    "Super Ed" convicted of distributing in including drugs that led to death of a young pregnant mother. Notorious for selling in

    Generic picture of DEA agent, badge, handcuffs
    5 replies 7 retweets 21 likes
  4. 13 hours ago

    We remember FBN Special Agent Wilson Michael Shee who was killed in San Francisco in the line of duty 60 years ago after a distinguished career in drug law enforcement. We recall him+the sacrifice of all on Wall of Honor

    We remember Federal Bureau of Narcotics Special Agent Wilson Michael Shee who died 60 years ago in the line of duty
    4 replies 11 retweets 32 likes
  5. Dec 6

    Very important annual study of trends in use+attitudes about drugs by teens: where we have been, where we are, where we are going...

    December 14 at 11am—LIVE teleconference on new 2017 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey results tackling teen drug use and attitudes about marijuana, vaping, opioids and other drugs.
    5 replies 11 retweets 16 likes
  6. Dec 6

    "Pill Mill" in shut down by DEA Tactical Diversion Squad. Doctor, three others arrested. Sold Rx drugs, inappropriately, unlawfully+for non-medical reasons.

    6 replies 10 retweets 24 likes
  7. Dec 6

    : Operation Faux Pharmacy launched-targets rogue pharmacies throughout southern . 26 pharmacies, 37 warrants

    Generic pill photo not from this operation
    6 replies 16 retweets 29 likes
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    Dec 5

    NY Dealer sentenced to 10 1/5 years - a young mother died as a result of fentanyl trafficking in W. VA.

    fentanyl pills and crystals
    5 replies 10 retweets 25 likes
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    Dec 6

    DEA arrests in the east coast of ​​the Island

    2 replies 8 retweets 17 likes
  10. Retweeted
    Dec 6

    Caen en manos de la DEA, Organizacion de Tráfico de Drogas en el este de 🇵🇷

    3 replies 8 retweets 17 likes
  11. Retweeted
    Dec 5

    Special Agent in Charge Jim Shroba speaking to a group of 500 people involving medical and health professionals, first responders, clinical physicians, and community outreach professionals, at the final of 2017. Education is one key to this epidemic!

    2 replies 4 retweets 13 likes
  12. Dec 4

    Drug addiction+substance abuse are human conditions-it can harm anyone no matter where they are. No nation is immune. We work better when we work together to fight addiction and those who traffic in drugs.

    At , INL's Walsh joins Mexican officials, leading minds in science from around the world, to make & prevention more effective worldwide - an especially crucial goal for the US as we face
    20 replies 19 retweets 35 likes
  13. Dec 4

    The purpose of CARA local drug crises grants is to prevent+reduce abuse of , +Rx meds among youth 12-18. Applications due 1/29/18

    ONDCP just released Funding Opportunity Announcement for Community-Based Coalition Enhancement Grants to help communities fight the ! Learn more:
    5 replies 9 retweets 15 likes
  14. Dec 4

    Doctor in going to jail for 16+ 10 yrs supervised release, 800K fine- ran pill mill running on , .

    6 replies 12 retweets 21 likes
  15. Dec 4

    The Video Challenge asks teens to film a PSA about the dangers of misuse for a chance to win a $10,000 prize. Get students involved in the fight+assign it to your class today!

    4 replies 20 retweets 24 likes
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    Dec 1

    Houston resident sentenced to 262 months in prison following an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) case resulting in seizure of over $1 million in cash, jewelry, and . Great job by all involved!@SDILNews

    6 replies 7 retweets 16 likes
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    Dec 1

    Thinking about drugs? This is what your body can look like after using them. Thanks to and for their help in making this video.

    5 replies 4 retweets 6 likes
  18. Dec 2

    Productive day of work at on leadership w/legendary former Administrator Jack Lawn+Amb. David Miller. Great work being done by all the DEA training staff as they prepare our employees for their important mission every day.

    (L-R) Ambassador David Miller, DEA Acting Administrator Robert Patterson, Former DEA Administrator Jack Lawn at DEA Training Facility, Quantico, Virginia, December 1, 2017
    6 replies 12 retweets 40 likes
  19. Dec 1

    Task Force part of realignment taking place as a result of designation of as a national health emergency. Taking action now!

    Arizona United States Attorney's Office Establishes Task Force to Combat Heroin and Opioid Trafficking
    19 replies 5 retweets 21 likes
  20. Dec 1

    Czar Entertainment founder James "Jimmy the Henchman" Rosemond guilty on all counts: Ordered team of assassins to murder Lowell "Lodi Mack" Fletcher in 2009. Ran trafficking organization

    'Jimmy the Henchmen' convicted after nine-day retrial. Hard work by SDNY, DEA-Group D22, USMS & NYPD
    2 replies 4 retweets 9 likes

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