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DEA

1 American  
  1. Drug Enforcement Administration.


Dea. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Deacon.


Example Sentences

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“Never in the history of our agency have we seen this level of bad guys being removed from Mexico,” Maltz, the former DEA chief, said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Young retired from the DEA in 2024, but was allowed to collect a paycheck on administrative leave for roughly 18 months after the alleged attack on Doherty, according to two federal law enforcement officials.

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