
DEA
DEA stands for the Drug Enforcement Administration, a federal agency in the United States tasked with combating drug trafficking and abuse. Established in 1973, its primary role is to enforce controlled substances laws, regulate legal drug use, and target illegal drug operations. The DEA works to disrupt drug trafficking organizations, investigate drug-related crimes, and educate the public about drug abuse prevention. It collaborates with other law enforcement agencies domestically and internationally to address the complex issues surrounding illegal drugs and protect public health and safety.