Drug Enforcement Administration
Federal narcotics bureau
The Drug Enforcement Administration, usually called the DEA, is the U.S. federal agency responsible for enforcing laws against illegal drugs and regulated substances.
It investigates trafficking, arrests dealers, and regulates legal pharmaceuticals with abuse potential.
DEA agents raided the warehouse.
The agency operates domestically and coordinates with foreign governments on drug interdiction.
Authoritative prohibition or blockade
- seizureForcible taking or convulsion
- confiscationSeizure by authority
- raidSudden armed incursion
- stingSharp wound from insect
arrest · prosecution · indictment · forfeiture · eradication · crackdown · bust · takedown
Collusive business alliances
- SinaloaMexican state, Pacific coast
- MedellínColombian highland city
- narcoDrug trade figure
- extraditionFugitive transfer between jurisdictions
Mexico · Colombia · border · transnational · liaison · Interpol · smuggling routes · Golden Triangle
Receptor-binding pain relievers
- fentanylSynthetic pain-blocking compound
- heroinIllegal addictive opiate
- cocaineAddictive stimulant narcotic
- methamphetamineAddictive synthetic stimulant drug
marijuana · amphetamines · psychedelics · hallucinogens · dealers · pushers · addiction · overdose
Legally regulated intoxicants
- Schedule IIHigh-abuse drug classification
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
- reschedulingSetting a different time
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
diversion · precursor · compliance · registration · quota · monitoring · pharmacist · physician
Federal narcotics agency
- Justice DepartmentFederal law enforcement agency
- federal agencyNational-level administrative body
- ATFFirearms oversight agency
- FBIU.S. domestic intelligence agency
Homeland Security · ICE · task force · Washington · bureaucracy · field office · special agent · badge
interdiction
Authoritative prohibition or blockade
- seizureForcible taking or convulsion
- confiscationSeizure by authority
- raidSudden armed incursion
sting · arrest · prosecution · indictment · forfeiture · eradication · crackdown · bust · takedown · extradition
cartels
Collusive business alliances
extradition · Mexico · Colombia · border · transnational · liaison · Interpol · smuggling routes · Golden Triangle · poppy
opioids
Receptor-binding pain relievers
- fentanylSynthetic pain-blocking compound
- heroinIllegal addictive opiate
- cocaineAddictive stimulant narcotic
methamphetamine · marijuana · amphetamines · psychedelics · hallucinogens · dealers · pushers · addiction · overdose · withdrawal
controlled substances
Legally regulated intoxicants
- Schedule IIHigh-abuse drug classification
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
- reschedulingSetting a different time
prescription · diversion · precursor · compliance · registration · quota · monitoring · pharmacist · physician · dispensary
DEA
Federal narcotics agency
- Justice DepartmentFederal law enforcement agency
- federal agencyNational-level administrative body
- ATFFirearms oversight agency
FBI · Homeland Security · ICE · task force · Washington · bureaucracy · field office · special agent · badge · jurisdiction
Drug Enforcement Administrationdrug cartel
Criminal narcotics distribution organization
drug trafficker · narcotrafficker · Pablo Escobar · drug dealer · El Chapo
Drug Enforcement Administrationsafe injection site
Clinic for monitored drug use
Drug Enforcement Administrationcounty sheriff
Elected local law enforcer
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