The most recent press release, "DOJ and Lincoln Pharmacy in Tacoma Settle Allegations the Pharmacy Failed to Follow the Controlled Substances Act," was submitted on Feb. 28.
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration published 69 press releases the month before, marking a 7.2 percent increase for the current month.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is assigned to combat drug smuggling and use within the country.
The DEA is continually criticized by the left for being involved in a failed war on drugs, while the right says the DEA protects the US from the harmful effects of drug trafficking.
Press releases by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in February
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| DOJ and Lincoln Pharmacy in Tacoma Settle Allegations the Pharmacy Failed to Follow the Controlled Substances Act | 02/28/2023 |
| McMinnville, Oregon Man Faces Federal Charges for Selling Fentanyl That Caused Seven to Overdose, One Fatally | 02/28/2023 |
| Local Leader of Violent Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 12+ Years in Prison | 02/28/2023 |
| Joplin, Webb City Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Illegal Firearms | 02/28/2023 |
| Former State Lawmaker Sentenced for COVID-19 Fraud Scheme at Springfield Health Care Charity | 02/28/2023 |
| Bulk Fentanyl Trafficker is Convicted of Drug and Gun Charges | 02/27/2023 |
| South Carolina Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to More than 12 Years in Federal Prison | 02/27/2023 |
| Robeson County Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Trafficking Kilograms of Drugs from Mexico | 02/27/2023 |
| Former Wethersfield Resident Pleads Guilty to Meth, Fentanyl and Cocaine Distribution Charge | 02/27/2023 |
| Lebanon Woman Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison in Connection with Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine | 02/27/2023 |
| Two Members of Cape Cod Heroin Trafficking Ring Sentenced to Prison for Violent Kidnapping | 02/27/2023 |
| Haverhill Fentanyl Pill Distributor Arrested for Trafficking Tens of Thousands of Counterfeit Pills | 02/27/2023 |
| Former Methuen Man Sentenced for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy | 02/27/2023 |
| Cumberland Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison in Largest Counterfeit Pill Seizure | 02/27/2023 |
| Man Sentenced to More than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Supplying Heroin to Waterbury Drug Ring | 02/27/2023 |
| Former Nurse Indicted for Drug Diversion from Boston Hospital | 02/27/2023 |
| Tyler Orvis Indicted for Federal Drug Crimes | 02/27/2023 |
| Laconia Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy and Firearm Charges | 02/27/2023 |
| California Man Sentenced to More than Seven Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine | 02/27/2023 |
| UPS Employees Charged with Trafficking Cocaine | 02/27/2023 |
| Physician Agrees to $190,731 Settlement Relating to Controlled Substances Act Claims | 02/24/2023 |
| Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to Twelve Years in Federal Prison | 02/24/2023 |
| Tampa Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Double Murder, Robbery, and Conspiracy | 02/24/2023 |
| Convicted Felon Sentenced to More than Five Years in Federal Prison for Selling a Firearm | 02/24/2023 |
| DEA Announces Proposed Rules for Permanent Telemedicine Flexibilities | 02/24/2023 |
| Armed Drug Dealer at Seattle's Third and Pike Sentenced to Five Years in Prison | 02/24/2023 |
| Man Indicted on Drug and Gun Charges | 02/23/2023 |
| DEA, Arizona Attorney General & Tempe Police Announce 150+ Subjects Charged & Massive Quantities of Narcotics Seized | 02/23/2023 |
| 12 Defendants from 4 States Charged in Federal Meth Conspiracy | 02/22/2023 |
| Meth Dealer with Firearm Sent Back to Prison for 16 Years | 02/22/2023 |
| Two Indicted After Drug Shipment Intercepted on Interstate 44 in St. Louis County | 02/17/2023 |
| Queens Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Illegally Distributing Oxycodone and Filing False Tax Returns | 02/17/2023 |
| Indiana Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Trafficking | 02/16/2023 |
| Indianapolis Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years for Meth Trafficking | 02/16/2023 |
| California Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Trafficking in California and New Hampshire | 02/16/2023 |
| Enfield Man Sentenced to 72 Months for Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy | 02/16/2023 |
| Meriden Man Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine Through the Mail | 02/16/2023 |
| Jury Convicts Colchester Man of Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon | 02/16/2023 |
| Weymouth Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy | 02/16/2023 |
| Cody Ahonen Imprisoned on Drug and Firearms Charges | 02/16/2023 |
| Lawrence Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl Pills Produced Using Multiple Pill Press Machines | 02/16/2023 |
| Indictment Charges 3 Men with Fentanyl Trafficking Offenses | 02/16/2023 |
| New Haven Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring | 02/16/2023 |
| Providence Man Admits to Possessing More than Forty Grams of Fentanyl Six Days After Pleading Guilty to Trafficking Anabolic Steroids | 02/16/2023 |
| Former High School Dean Charged with Murder | 02/16/2023 |
| Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Drug-Linked St. Louis Murder | 02/15/2023 |
| Former Office Manager of New Jersey Medical Practice Admits Conspiring with Doctor to Divert Controlled Substances | 02/15/2023 |
| Houston County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Solicitation of Murder Plot | 02/15/2023 |
| Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Firearm Crimes | 02/15/2023 |
| Narcotics Investigation Nets 2 Arrests, Guns and Drugs | 02/15/2023 |
| Supplier in Juvenile Fentanyl Overdoses Case Charged with Drug Conspiracy | 02/15/2023 |
| Idaho Falls Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Methamphetamine Distribution | 02/14/2023 |
| Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Leading Heroin Conspiracy | 02/13/2023 |
| Jury Finds Felon Guilty of Possessing Firearm and Multiple Bags of Drugs for Distribution | 02/13/2023 |
| Tulare County Woman Pleads Guilty to Distributing Over 3 Pounds of Methamphetamine | 02/13/2023 |
| San Joaquin County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Charges | 02/13/2023 |
| Concord Resident Responsible for Teen's Fentanyl Poisoning Death Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison | 02/10/2023 |
| Drug Dealer Sentenced to 130 Months in Prison for Selling the Fentanyl that Resulted in Death of Young Woman | 02/09/2023 |
| Final Defendants Convicted in Complex, 20-Person Federal Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Conspiracy | 02/08/2023 |
| Four Oklahoma Men Indicted After Officers Seize $1 Million Worth of Cocaine in I-70 Traffic Stop | 02/07/2023 |
| Three More Defendants Indicted in Northwest MO Fentanyl Conspiracy | 02/06/2023 |
| Carrollton Couple Tied to Possibly 10 Juvenile Overdoses Charged with Fentanyl Conspiracy | 02/06/2023 |
| Aryan Brotherhood Associate Pleads Guilty to a Racketeering Conspiracy | 02/06/2023 |
| Drug Dealer Sentenced to 27 Years for Meth Trafficking | 02/03/2023 |
| Jasper County Man Sentenced for Federal Drug Trafficking Violations | 02/03/2023 |
| Hartford Woman Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Fentanyl | 02/03/2023 |
| Plaistow Man Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Charges | 02/03/2023 |
| Convicted Felon From Worcester Pleads Guilty To Cocaine And Firearm Offenses | 02/03/2023 |
| Missouri Doctor Admits Diluting Clinic’s Methadone | 02/03/2023 |
| Woman Who Dealt Drugs From Her Lake Stevens Restaurant Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison | 02/02/2023 |
| Georgia Methamphetamine Trafficker is Sentenced to 10 Years | 02/02/2023 |
| Rock Hill Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Involvement in Fentanyl Distribution Ring | 02/02/2023 |
| Armed Drug Trafficker with Multiple Criminal Convictions is Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison | 02/02/2023 |
| Two Meth Dealers Sentenced to 23 Years Total in Prison | 02/01/2023 |