The Latest Breaking News from DEA

22-Year-Old India National Convicted in $8m Cash-and-Gold Scam That Drained US Pensioners' Savings

A 22-year-old Indian national has been convicted in Florida for helping run an international scam that stole millions in cash and gold from elderly Americans.

International Business Times UK · Nov 24, 2025

DEA Head Claims Cocaine Prices Are Rising Because Of U.S. Strikes Against Alleged Drug Vessels: 'Due To Immense Pressure'

Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Terry Cole said cocaine prices in the U.S. are increasing as a result of the Trump administration's strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific

Latin Times · Nov 20, 2025

Five Men Charged Over Fentanyl Pill Ring Linked to Death of Robert De Niro's Grandson

Five men have been charged in New York over a "sophisticated" fentanyl-pill ring linked to the death of Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, and two other teenagers.

International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025

What Does Fentanyl Have to Do With Alleged Drug Boats 2,600 Miles Away? Absolutely Nothing.

President Trump’s pretextual claim that fentanyl carrying drug boats in the Caribbean are an existential threat to Americans doesn’t pass muster.

Reason · Nov 4, 2025

CBP Warns 'Assailants May Wear Mexican Military Uniforms' While Attempting To Shoot At Agents To Collect $10,000 Bounties

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) warned agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector that cartels are offering $10,000 to people who shoot at them in the southern border.

Latin Times · Nov 3, 2025

Cartels Reportedly Offering $10,000 To Those Shooting At Border Patrol Officers

Cartels are offering $10,000 to people who shoot at border patrol agents at the southern border, according to a new report

Latin Times · Nov 3, 2025

'Narco-Banners' Threatening FBI Director Patel And DEA Head Cole Appear in Baja California

Mexican media reported the appearance of two 'narco-banners' warning Americans to stop visiting or residing in the tourist area of Los Cabos, Baja California Sur.

Latin Times · Oct 28, 2025

Scoop: Homan says fentanyl as WMD "at least" merits discussion

Homan said there are around 73,000 annual fentanyl deaths.

Axios · Oct 22, 2025

Former Mexican Police Officer Turned Cartel Leader Could Face Death Penalty If Convicted Of New Charges In The U.S.

A former cartel operative could face the death penalty if convicted of new charges in the U.S.

Latin Times · Oct 20, 2025

Bolivia to vote in presidential runoff that will turn it to the right

End of almost two decades of leftist rule could revive ‘war on drugs’ in change of approach to coca cultivation

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025