Drug Enforcement Administration

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Drug Enforcement Administration

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a United States federal law enforcement agency under the United States Department of Justice, tasked with combating drug trafficking and distribution within the U.S. The DEA is the lead agency for domestic enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act, sharing concurrent jurisdiction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Pronunciation

Drug Enforcement Administration: /drʌg ɪnˌfɔrs mənt ædˌmɪn ɪˈstreɪ ʃən/

Etymology

The term "Drug Enforcement Administration" is derived from its role in enforcing the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States. The term "Administration" refers to the agency's role as a governmental body.

Related Terms

  • Controlled Substances Act: The statute establishing federal U.S. drug policy under which the manufacture, importation, possession, use, and distribution of certain substances is regulated.
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation: The domestic intelligence and security service of the United States and its principal federal law enforcement agency.
  • Immigration and Customs Enforcement: A federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, primarily responsible for immigration enforcement, with additional responsibilities in countering transnational crime.

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