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Fired DEA Wins Back Job After Filing Lawsuit over Positive THC Test

Steve10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

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

allan10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

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

Steve10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

The DEA seized a record amount of fentanyl in 2023 – enough to kill every American and then some, the agency announced.

Notorious Mexican Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Prison

Steve10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

A longtime Mexican drug trafficker accused of helping transport tens of thousands of kilograms of cocaine into the U.S. over the span of four decades was sentenced Friday to 21 years and 10 months in prison.

DEA Appoints New Special Agent in Charge of Omaha Division

Steve11 months ago10 months ago02 mins

The DEA appointed Steven T. Bell to serve as special agent in charge of the agency’s Omaha Division.

DEA Agent Who Fatally Struck Cyclist Seeks Immunity from Prosecution

Steve11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

A DEA Agent accused of fatally striking a cyclist in Oregon in March is seeking immunity from prosecution because the incident happened when he was trying to track a major drug dealer.