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DEA

1 American  
  1. Drug Enforcement Administration.


Dea. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Deacon.


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Records show DEA officials knew about Young’s erratic behavior and struggles with mental health and substance abuse issues for nearly a decade before the incident, but promoted him twice anyway.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike deploying National Guard troops, cooperation among local police, the DEA and federal prosecutors is well-established.

From The Wall Street Journal

County sheriff’s deputies turned up 30,000 rounds of ammunition, several grenades, a sawed-off shotgun and modified credentials to make it appear that Young was still an active DEA agent.

From Los Angeles Times

Craine, who retired from the DEA and now runs a private security firm, said it’s unlikely that federal prosecutors would ever agree to a deal that gives the kingpin anything less than life in prison.

From Los Angeles Times

Kennedy’s agency directed all inquiries to the DEA, which said in an email that it is “unable to comment on or confirm scheduling actions.”

From Los Angeles Times