Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Justice that focuses on combating drug trafficking and abuse. It enforces controlled substance laws, investigating and dismantling drug trafficking organizations, and targeting illegal drug distribution. The DEA works with state, local, and international law enforcement to reduce the supply of illicit drugs while also addressing the abuse of prescription medications. Their goal is to protect public health and safety by ensuring that drug laws are upheld and that communities are safe from the harms of drug-related crime.