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[DEALosAngeles @DEALOSANGELES]

DEA LA Division’s Special Agent in Charge David Olesky spoke w @GARCIAUNIVISION @nmasUnivision34 about the dangers of fentanyl, access to illicit drugs online & decoding #emojis @DEAHQ
National Fentanyl Awareness Day #FacingFentanyl @deahq

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[DEALosAngeles @DEALOSANGELES]

Media partnerships are a vital part of DEA’s outreach and drug awareness efforts. Thank you local journalists for helping us recognize National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day, on August 21. Saving lives through awareness #FacingFentanyl @deahq @thejusticedept #pillpress

[DEA HQ @DEAHQ]

Today is #NationalFentanylPreventionAwarenessDay! #DYK that fentanyl is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine? It's crucial to understand the risks associated with this powerful opioid. Empower yourself & your loved ones with knowledge. #JustKNOW

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[DEA HQ @DEAHQ]

#FugitiveFriday: the @DEALOSANGELES and the @DEANEWYORKDiv are looking for Daniel Vega, wanted for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and distribution of cocaine. Learn more about this fugitive and find out about submitting a tip to the @USMarshalsHQ at https://t.co/4gAD18pbIx
@TheJusticeDept

[DEALosAngeles @DEALOSANGELES]

Thanks @NBCLA @lolitanbcla for helping DEA recognize National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day, August 21, a coordinated day of response and awareness by organizations & families impacted by the fentanyl crisis. #FacingFentanyl @DEAHQ @TheJusticeDept https://t.co/guSymtLZXV

[DEALosAngeles @DEALOSANGELES]

The men and women of DEA work 24/7 to keep dangerous drugs off our streets. Recently, along w @GlendalePD & @FontanaPD, our agents seized multiple quantities of meth, cocaine, weapons & illicit cash. Stopping the flow of drugs before they reach communities.@deahq @TheJusticeDept

[US Attorney Nevada @USAO_NV]

Six Defendants Indicted for Operating Multiple Illegal Marijuana Grow Houses @DEALASVEGAS #HSTF https://t.co/yY6vNyIqtG

[DEALosAngeles @DEALOSANGELES]

RT @DEAHQ: 𝐀 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐨 #IDEC2026!

#DEA Administrator Cole welcomed drug enforcement leaders from 110 countries, uniting over 50…

[DEALosAngeles @DEALOSANGELES]

Mexican National Sentenced for Role in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy. Per DEA LA SAC Olesky, “Fentanyl remains an insatiable killer. All those involved in illicit drug trafficking will face the full weight of the law.” @USAO_NV @deahq @thejusticedept https://t.co/EqgXEJJRi4

[DEA HQ @DEAHQ]

Today, we take a moment to honor Susan M. Hoefler, an Office Assistant in DEA’s Guadalajara, Mexico Resident Office, who lost her life in the line of duty on August 16, 1986. Find out more about this fallen hero on her DEA #WallofHonor page: https://t.co/lPVy5eWH5t

#NeverToBeForgotten @TheJusticeDept

[DEA HQ @DEAHQ]

𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄! August 21 is National Fentanyl Prevention & Awareness Day, and you're invited to visit the DEA Faces of Fentanyl Exhibit at #DEAHQ: 700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA.

Extended Hrs: 6am to 6pm ET. Stop by to view the exhibit, tour the DEA Museum & learn more!

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#justKNOW #facingfentanylnow @TheJusticeDept

[DEA HQ @DEAHQ]

Today, we take a moment to honor Special Agent Pilot Alan H. Winn, who lost his life in the line of duty on August 13, 1991. Find out more about this fallen hero on his #DEA #WallofHonor page: https://t.co/tmCGB49Hel

#NeverToBeForgotten @DEAPHOENIXDiv @DEASANDIEGODiv @TheJusticeDept

[DEA HQ @DEAHQ]

About one in five heat-related deaths in the U.S. involves methamphetamine. Meth raises body temperature and impairs the brain's ability to regulate heat, making extreme summer temperatures even more deadly. #WellnessWednesday

Know the risks: https://t.co/EGj0oi1B6W

@TheJusticeDept

[DEA HQ @DEAHQ]

🚨 “It’s truly a game changer for the cartels.” 🚨
#DEA Associate Administrator, Gary Owen, discusses how synthetic drugs have allowed cartels to scale production of dangerous substances that are easier to conceal.

Watch the full conversation: https://t.co/29DcIw1AgT
@DetonationPoint @TheJusticeDept

[DEALosAngeles @DEALOSANGELES]

We were honored to host a group of talented and very enthusiastic local #GirlScouts from Troop #6925. They set up Day Camp in our office, enjoyed interactive activities and heard from DEA professional women, sharing drug awareness info & career guidance. @DEAHQ @TheJusticeDept

[DEA HQ @DEAHQ]

🚨 Scam Alert! Fraudulent calls from people posing as DEA agents are still happening. If someone calls demanding money or personal information and threatens legal action, that's not us. The DEA will never contact you for payment or personal information.

Stay alert, stay safe: https://t.co/FfZ4y7QXxV

#TipTuesday @TheJusticeDept

[DEA HQ @DEAHQ]

Today, we take a moment to honor Special Agent Emir Benitez, who lost his life in the line of duty on August 9, 1973. Find out more about this fallen hero on his DEA #WallofHonor page: https://t.co/zdX0NPpDDn

#NeverToBeForgotten @DEAMIAMIDiv @TheJusticeDept

[DEALosAngeles @DEALOSANGELES]

Back to school. Back to business! DEA partnered w @DEAEdFoundation & @Cultureshocklv for an all-encompassing event in #Vegas. Kids enjoyed dance lessons led by professional dance teachers. And they walked away w back-to-school supplies & drug awareness info @deahq @thejusticedept

[US Attorney L.A. @USAO_LosAngeles]

Calabasas man sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for running ‘DoorDash for drugs’ service that led to two fatal fentanyl overdoses https://t.co/ONpkyXgF6c

[DEALosAngeles @DEALOSANGELES]

Calabasas Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Federal Prison for Running ‘DoorDash for Drugs’ Service that Led to Two Fatal Fentanyl OD’s. The family of one of the victims in the case reacts to the sentencing. @DEAHQ @USAO_LosAngeles #FentanylFreeAmerica https://t.co/8iwRBu84U9