Drug Enforcement Agency
Coverage of Drug Enforcement Agency in the Nexus archive.
- Large Sterling Heights police operation swarms SW Detroit business
A large police operation in Sterling Heights involved the Drug Enforcement Agency, K-9 police units, and officers in tactical gear targeting a business in SW Detroit. The operation featured tactical equipment and multiple law enforcement agencies.
- Albertsons opioid crisis trial kicks off in Washington
Washington is suing Albertsons, alleging their pharmacies contributed to the opioid crisis by ignoring suspicious opioid prescriptions. Albertsons defends by blaming doctors and drug manufacturers, claiming they followed prescriptions and a few mistakes didn't cause the epidemic.
- More than 20 charged in months of drug investigations in Putnam County
More than 20 individuals were charged in a drug investigation in Putnam County, Tennessee, involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The operation led to 22 indictments on drug-related charges, including methamphetamine and Schedule II drug offenses, with court dates set for September 2026.
- DEA executes search warrant at Northwest Indiana animal hospital
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) executed a search warrant at the Lowell Animal Hospital in Lowell, Indiana. The hospital temporarily closed its doors just before 8 a.m. on Wednesday and announced the closure via Facebook, stating plans to reopen soon.
- DOJ announces more than 175 charges, 300 fugitive arrests in Chicago area crime sweep
The Justice Department announced 300 fugitive arrests and over 175 charges against individuals accused of violent crimes in a two-month federal operation called 'Operation New Dawn' in the Chicago area. The effort involved 11 federal agencies, including the FBI, ATF, and DEA, and targeted offenses such as murder, kidnapping, and drug trafficking.
- Did US drug agents allow lethal fentanyl to hit New Mexico’s streets?
A whistleblower claims DEA agents allowed large quantities of fentanyl pills into Albuquerque to facilitate a larger drug-trafficking bust, raising questions about potential legal violations and public safety risks amid the city's ongoing opioid crisis.
- Did US drug agents allow lethal fentanyl to hit New Mexico’s streets?
A whistleblower alleges that DEA agents allowed large quantities of fentanyl pills to enter Albuquerque, New Mexico, in an attempt to secure a larger drug-trafficking bust. The claim, detailed in an Associated Press story, highlights concerns about public safety amid Albuquerque's ongoing opioid crisis.
- Man killed in explosion on Eisenhower Expressway identified by medical examiner
A 47-year-old man, Jorge Vaca, was killed in an explosion on the Eisenhower Expressway in Westchester. Authorities, including the FBI and bomb squads, investigated the incident, which caused major roadway closures. The FBI confirmed the explosion was not linked to other events or additional individuals.
- Louisiana pulls out of marijuana reclassification lawsuit against Trump administration
Louisiana has withdrawn from a lawsuit led by Nebraska and Indiana challenging the Trump administration's reclassification of medical marijuana as a Schedule III drug. The lawsuit argued the administration bypassed standard rulemaking procedures, but Louisiana's attorney general, Liz Murrill, filed a petition to exit the case. The Drug Enforcement Agency will hold a hearing on June 29 to outline an expedited process for updating the classification.
- Drug dealer who filmed himself speeding at 119mph while serving five-year driving ban is jailed
A drug dealer was jailed for filming himself speeding at 119mph while serving a five-year driving ban. The incident highlights the individual's reckless behavior and disregard for the law. The jailing serves as a consequence for the offender's actions.