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The men and women of DEA continue to work around the clock, 7 days a week, keeping communities safe. Recently, they joined federal law enforcement partners in executing a search warrant at a nightclub in #ElMonte CA. @deahq @HSILosAngeles @FBILosAngeles @CBP
#FugitiveFriday: @DEALosAngeles is looking for Abel Mendoza, wanted for Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances. Learn more about this fugitive and find out about submitting a tip to the @USMarshalsHQ at dea.gov/fugitives/abel…
Congratulations to our new DEA Administrator, Terrance Cole, who was sworn in today. We look forward to your leadership during this pivotal moment for our agency. Welcome home, Sir. @DEAHQ @AGPamBondi @PublicSafetyVa @VSPPIO @NavalAcademy


It was my honor to swear in Terry Cole this morning as the next Administrator of @DEAHQ in front of his family and friends, including @GovernorVA. Terry’s expertise is vital in our mission to make America safe again. I look forward to our continued work together.
ARRESTED: Elpidio Reyna surrendered today at the U.S.-Mexico border to face a felony charge of assault on a federal officer for throwing rocks at passing law enforcement vehicles in Paramount on June 7. He was taken into custody by a U.S. Border Patrol officer who was inside…
Over the weekend, DEA LA Field Division OCDO/SRT joined federal partners in a multi-agency operation. DEA, #HSI, #FBI & #CBP executed search warrants in El Monte, CA, @ an underground nightclub w suspected ties to Chinese Organized Crime. Several individuals were arrested. @DEAHQ




Our deepest condolences. The men and women of DEA Los Angeles Field Division are mourning with you. 🙏
This morning, shortly after 7:30 a.m., a critical workplace incident that occurred in the 1000 block of North Eastern Avenue in East Los Angeles at the Biscailuz Training Facility. Tragically, there were three Department member fatalities. Sheriff’s homicide detectives are on…
I just spoke with @LACoSheriff Luna. We have @FBI and @ATFHQ agents on the ground to support. Please pray for the entire Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
I just spoke to @USAttyEssayli about what appears to be a horrific incident that killed at least three at a law enforcement training facility in Los Angeles. Our federal agents are at the scene and we are working to learn more. Please pray for the families of the sheriff’s…
DEA Community Outreach teams from HQ and @DEALosAngeles connected with school counselors nationwide at #ASCA2025 in Long Beach, CA, sharing vital drug prevention resources, including #OperationPrevention and #OnePillCanKill. Empowering schools to save lives!
The men and women of DEA Los Angeles Field Division continue to work around the clock to keep communities safe. Below is just a portion sample of the #methamphetamine seized (this summer) from one prolific meth trafficker operating in SoCal. @DEAHQ #DEASuccesses #safecommunities

DEA, along w @TheJusticeDept, continues to support @DHSgov and other federal partners with immigration enforcement efforts. As part of an ongoing investigation, DEA’s OC District Office agents and partners arrested this individual in north Orange County. #DEASuccesses @DEAHQ #HSI

Two drug couriers sentenced to 8 & 5 yrs for trying to smuggle counterfeit pills laced w fentanyl. DEA LAX Airport investigators intercepted couriers in 2023, while smuggling fake 44K Oxycodone Hydrochloride (M30) pills. Their destination: federal lockup. @DEAHQ @USAO_LosAngeles

DEA along w @TheJusticeDept & other federal partners continues to support @DHSgov w immigration enforcement efforts. Individual below was convicted of sex crimes involving a minor. DEA OC District Office personnel participated in his arrest in north Orange County. #DEASuccesses

#FugitiveFriday: @DEALosAngeles is looking for Francis Williams, wanted for Possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine. Learn more about this fugitive and find out about submitting a tip to the @USMarshalsHQ at dea.gov/fugitives/fran…
The men and women of DEA Los Angeles Field Division continue to work around the clock to keep communities safe. This is just a sample of drugs and U.S. currency seized in #SoCal in recent weeks. @DEAHQ #safecommunities #interceptingdrugs
DEA Los Angeles Field Division personnel recently joined local and federal partners at a job fair, recruiting some of the best. The event, hosted at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base, brought in hundreds of potential candidates. @DEAHQ #jobs #careers #future

Happy #4OfJuly! Stay safe and keep it drug-free! And thanks to all who protect our country and keep us safe. #IndependenceDay
DEA LA Field Division, in conjunction with @TheJusticeDept, continues to support @DHSgov and other federal law enforcement partners w immigration enforcement efforts. DEA OC District Office teams recently made arrests in northern and southern Orange County. #HSI #ERO #CBP @DEAHQ

From this week’s DEA photo booth. DEA Field Divisions linking arms at the Pacific Veterinary Conference in #SanFrancisco @california_vma @DEASANDIEGODiv @DEANEWORLEANS @DEAHQ

A #fentanyl distributor was found guilty in death of Gold Line rider. Faces minimum 20 yrs in federal prison. Thank you @LASDHQ @USAO_LosAngeles and DEA LA Division investigators for your commitment to justice. @DEAHQ dea.gov/press-releases…
