Drug Enforcement Administration
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a United States federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Justice. It is responsible for enforcing controlled substances laws and regulations in the U.S. It achieves this by collecting and analyzing intelligence and engaging in domestic and international operations including investigations arrests and seizures. The DEA also works in collaboration with other law enforcement and intelligence agencies to protect the public and support international efforts to end the illegal drug trade. It also works to train local state and federal drug enforcement officers and to ensure the safe handling and disposal of drugs. The DEA also publishes drug threat assessments and provides intelligence on drug trafficking trends associated gang activity and distribution methods.
Drug Enforcement Administration
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a United States federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Justice. It is responsible for enforcing controlled substances laws and regulations in the U.S. It achieves this by collecting and analyzing intelligence and engaging in domestic and international operations including investigations arrests and seizures. The DEA also works in collaboration with other law enforcement and intelligence agencies to protect the public and support international efforts to end the illegal drug trade. It also works to train local state and federal drug enforcement officers and to ensure the safe handling and disposal of drugs. The DEA also publishes drug threat assessments and provides intelligence on drug trafficking trends associated gang activity and distribution methods.