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ReportingJul 2, 2026

DEA Sweep In 23 States Nets $11M and Over 600 Arrests

A major law enforcement operation targeting one of the world’s most dangerous drug trafficking organizations has resulted in hundreds of arrests across the United States. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)…

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ReportingJul 1, 2026

Trump’s DEA Pick Withdraws Following Outrage Over Actions During COVID

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Republican Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister, announced Tuesday on social media that he will withdraw his name following an…

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ReportingJul 1, 2026

‘Should Be Disqualified’: Conservatives Come Out Against Trump’s DEA Pick Over What He Did During COVID

Several conservatives expressed concerns Sunday over President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of Republican Florida sheriff Chad Chronister to be administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Trump…

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ReportingFeb 22, 2024

Former DEA Agent Accused of Taking Bribes from Buffalo Mafia

A U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent played both sides of the coin, prosecutors say. He was tough on criminals and soft on his friends like the Buffalo Mafia. Joseph Bongiovanni, 59, is currently on federal…

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ReportingJan 30, 2023

Biden Admin Quietly Retires Key Player After Over 2 Decades: What Were They Caught Doing? – Report

A senior Drug Enforcement Administration official was forced to retire from the agency amid a federal investigation into his closeness to defense lawyers that represented alleged drug traffickers. Nicholas Palmeri…

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OpinionDec 21, 2022

Mexican Cartels Will Win Big When Title 42 Ends, According to Experts

International drug cartels stand to benefit greatly after the termination of the Title 42 coronavirus border control policy. Retired Drug Enforcement Administration agent Derek Maltz is predicting that Mexican cartels…

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ReportingJul 15, 2022

Record-Breaking Drug Bust Valued Between $15 to $20 Million Linked to Sinaloa Cartel

About 1 million pills containing fentanyl were seized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in California, who believe they are linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. Officials say this is the biggest drug bust in…

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