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Drug Enforcement Administration

Drug Enforcement Administration
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a United States federal law enforcement agency, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Established in 1973, it operates under the U.S. Department of Justice, primarily tasked with combating illicit drug trafficking and distribution. Its core mission involves enforcing controlled substances laws, investigating major violators domestically and internationally, and coordinating with global law enforcement. The DEA also focuses on regulating controlled pharmaceuticals, intelligence gathering, forensic analysis, asset forfeiture, and supporting drug prevention programmes, playing a significant role in the U.S. government’s efforts against drug-related crime.
Mexico

Mexico security forces keep up fight with cartel gunmen after drug lord’s death

Mexico tries to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country’s most-wanted drug kingpin that claimed dozens of lives.

Mexico kills cartel leader wanted by US, sparking violent reaction

Trump declares fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’

US president dramatically escalates his fight against the drug by signing an executive order and warning against the ‘scourge’ of fentanyl.

US senators warn of China-cartel links forming a global ‘Silk Road of crime’

At a Senate hearing, officials described Chinese money brokers as key to laundering cartel funds and fuelling the illicit fentanyl trade.

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