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A federal crime task force member in Memphis shot and killed a man during a DEA drug warrant operation on Wednesday. Two National Guard officers later shot and killed Tyrin Johnson on Sunday.

Federal agents with the DEA investigated an animal hospital in Lowell, Indiana for several hours on Wednesday.

A man was killed during a DEA warrant operation at a Memphis hotel. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the fatal officer-involved shooting.

TBI agents are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in Memphis where a DEA agent killed a man during an arrest warrant attempt. The incident occurred at a hotel in the 6500 block of Poplar, and no law enforcement officers were injured. The 30th Judicial District Attorney General requested the independent investigation.

Dare County in North Carolina is seeking to regulate the sale of Kratom, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. The plant's leaves can be smoked, brewed into tea, or made into pills, though the article does not specify the nature of the proposed regulations.

Carlos Paez Pereda, accused leader of the Sinaloa Cartel's Los Rugrats wing, faces narcoterrorism and drug trafficking charges. The Justice Department alleges he orchestrated a violent drug distribution network, facilitated cartel conflicts, and laundered millions. Federal agencies including the FBI and DEA are involved in the case.

The DEA has initiated an administrative hearing to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act, which would facilitate research but not alter criminal penalties or mandatory minimums.

An 80-year-old man was arrested with 345 pounds of cocaine by Border Patrol agents near Falfurrias, Texas. The incident occurred on July 1 when Luke David Brader stopped at a checkpoint.

The DEA is moving to ban the opioid-like kratom compound 7-OH, classifying it alongside substances such as heroin and LSD. This regulatory action would place products containing 7-OH in a restricted category due to their chemical similarities to controlled substances.

New Mexico governor Lujan Grisham demands federal reparations, accusing the DEA of exacerbating the state's fentanyl crisis. She described the alleged DEA operation as the most derelict and despicable act of her career.

The DEA has named the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) as top priorities in combating the fentanyl crisis. DEA Administrator Terry Cole emphasized the agency's focus on seizing fentanyl and targeting these cartels, which are listed as foreign terrorist organizations.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state could pursue billions in civil damages after revelations that DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments to reach communities to build larger drug cases. The state's attorney general has launched a criminal investigation into whether federal officials violated state law by exposing residents to the synthetic opioid.

The New Mexico Governor has requested a criminal investigation into DEA agents. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the governor, made the request while in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2025.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for a criminal investigation into whether federal authorities allowed fentanyl pills to reach the streets. The probe would examine potential violations of state law related to DEA actions.

The DEA allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to enter New Mexico streets between 2023 and 2025 despite monitoring shipments, according to agents and records. The strategy, criticized as a public safety risk, involved letting pills reach communities to build larger criminal cases, with a DEA agent alleging it contributed to deaths.

A reporter uncovered that the DEA allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to enter New Mexico streets to build federal prosecutions, based on whistleblower accounts and internal records. The tactic, criticized for its risks due to fentanyl's lethality, was defended by federal officials despite concerns about public safety.

The DEA permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to enter New Mexico streets between 2023 and 2025, according to agents and records, as part of a strategy to build larger criminal cases against traffickers. Critics argue this approach endangered public safety and may have violated Justice Department guidelines, while the DEA defended its decisions as lawful and resource-constrained.

A federal grand jury in Detroit indicted Randolph Abner III for allegedly possessing crack cocaine with intent to distribute, which may have caused two overdose deaths in a Warren motel. Police found a brown powder substance, drug paraphernalia, and later discovered 13.1 grams of cocaine base in Abner's vehicle during a traffic stop.

President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on imported fentanyl and methamphetamine to protect the 'American consumer market' and promote domestic production. The proposal includes prosecuting Mexican officials and business figures, with Trump suggesting Venezuela's potential statehood to grow coca plants. Mexico's Economy Secretariat requested policy clarification.

An explosion killed a man and caused a multi-hour shutdown of Interstate 290 in the west suburbs. The FBI, DEA, and ATF were involved in the investigation.

A disabled vehicle on the Eisenhower Expressway in Westchester, Illinois, led to an explosion, a fatality, and an eight-hour closure of the roadway. Multiple agencies, including bomb squads, FBI, ATF, and DEA, investigated the incident, which caused significant traffic disruptions but was declared non-threatening to the public.

A deadly explosion of a vehicle on I-290 near Mannheim Road in Westchester caused an eight-hour highway closure and prompted a coordinated investigation by the FBI, ATF, and local agencies. A man was killed, but authorities found no evidence linking the incident to other events or additional individuals.

Los Angeles police and the DEA are conducting a narcotics operation at MacArthur Park to address illegal activity. Federal and local law enforcement agencies are collaborating on the operation.

A major federal drug enforcement operation is taking place in MacArthur Park with DEA agents and LAPD officers conducting a sweep to find individuals using illegal drugs. Law enforcement officials emphasized that DEA agents are present and will return as needed.

The DEA is investigating an incident on the Eisenhower Expressway involving a shattered SUV with a fatality. Multiple agencies, including the FBI and ATF, responded to the scene, which caused significant traffic closures. A white tent was erected around the vehicle as evidence is collected.

A Bronx man, Aristides Cabrera, 35, was charged in federal court for allegedly causing three deaths, including a 12-year-old boy, through fentanyl exposure in 2022. He was transferred from state custody, where he served sentences for drug and firearm crimes, and faces charges related to distributing fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl in the Bronx from 2017 to 2024.

Greg Cunningham, a Marine combat veteran and law enforcement officer, is running as a Republican in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, targeting Hispanic voters by emphasizing shared conservative values and his experience addressing crime and narcotics. The district, currently represented by Rep. Gabe Vasquez, leans Democratic but voted for Donald Trump in 2024, making it a target for GOP efforts to flip the seat.

A Marine combat veteran and former law enforcement official, Greg Cunningham, is running for a Republican-held House seat in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, aiming to appeal to Hispanic voters with his military background and conservative values. The district, currently held by Democrat Gabe Vasquez, is considered a key target for Republicans in the 2026 elections.

The U.S. Department of Justice rescheduled medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, allowing federal tax benefits and research opportunities, but recreational cannabis remains Schedule I. States with medical or recreational programs are navigating the shift while awaiting further federal guidance, as the DEA prepares to consider broader marijuana de-scheduling.

The FBI seized $8 billion in cryptocurrency during a global crackdown on scam compounds linked to the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army and Chinese organized crime. The operation, involving raids in Cambodia, Thailand, and Dubai, led to the arrest of hundreds and the confiscation of 127,000 bitcoin from Chen Zhi, CEO of Prince Holding Group.

Armed Schenectady drug dealer Michael Moore pleaded guilty to multiple federal offenses, admitting to possessing three guns, 50 rounds of ammunition, and 91 grams of cocaine during a DEA search in July 2025. Moore was legally prohibited from owning firearms or ammunition due to prior felony convictions for drug and gun offenses.

DEA agents Steve Murphy and Javier Peña revealed a chilling account of Pablo Escobar ordering torture during a phone call with his wife, highlighting his violent nature. They discussed their efforts to dismantle the Medellín Cartel in the 1990s, the $300,000 bounties on their heads, and urged President Trump to maintain pressure on drug cartels. Escobar was killed in 1993, but cartels persist, prompting calls for continued aggressive action.

Two U.S. CIA officials were killed in a crash in Mexico linked to a cartel-related operation, prompting conflicting accounts between Mexican federal authorities and local officials about U.S. involvement. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum demanded an investigation into potential violations of sovereignty, while Chihuahua state officials described the U.S. personnel as part of routine training cooperation.