Drug Enforcement Administration

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United States federal law enforcement agency

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a United States federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Justice tasked with combating illicit drug trafficking and distribution within the U.S. It is the lead agency for domestic enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act, sharing concurrent jurisdiction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The DEA is responsible for coordinating and pursuing U.S. drug investigations both domestically and internationally.

Also known as...DEA, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice, and USDEA
Trump reclassifies marijuana to Schedule III

Trump reclassifies marijuana to Schedule III President Trump is set to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, a move expected to boost the cannabis industry and medicinal research.