DEA Moves to Reclassify Marijuana As Less Serious Drug
The DEA is expected to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic move that would dramatically ease federal restrictions on cannabis.
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Prosecutors Convict on Obstruction of Retired DEA Agent, But Not on Bribery From Buffalo Mafia and Other Charges
A now-retired DEA agent accused of protecting drug traffickers in exchange for cash bribes was convicted by a jury of obstruction of justice and lying to federal agents.
Corruption Case against Ex-DEA Agent Goes to Jury
Jurors are expected to begin deliberations today in a corruption trial involving a now-retired DEA agent who is accused of accepting cash bribes to protect drug traffickers.
DEA’s New Orleans Field Office Gets New Special Agent in Charge
Steven L. Hofer was named special agent in charge of the DEA’s New Orleans Field Office, the agency announced Wednesday.
Japanese Crime Boss Charged with Trafficking Nuclear Material, DOJ Alleges
The leader of a Japanese crime syndicate was charged with conspiring to traffic nuclear weapons from Burma to other countries, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.
Fired DEA Wins Back Job After Filing Lawsuit over Positive THC Test
A DEA agent who filed a lawsuit last year in hopes of reversing his termination after he tested positive for marijuana is returning to work with back pay.
DEA Bribery Investigation Turns Focus to Miami Attorneys
Federal prosecutors are broadening a bribery investigation involving veteran DEA agents, shifting their focus to two Miami defense attorneys accused of making money off of leaks of confidential DEA information.
DEA Seizes Enough Fentanyl in 2023 to Kill Every American
The DEA seized a record amount of fentanyl in 2023 – enough to kill every American and then some, the agency announced.