Washington, DC [US], February 5 (ANI): The US Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday said it collaborated with Government of India law enforcement partners to identify, investigate, and dismantle dangerous criminal organizations involved in illegal drug trafficking operations.
The US Drug Enforcement Administration, in cooperation with the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, announced the seizure of more than 200 website domains linked to an India-based transnational criminal organization operating within the United States. The organization is allegedly responsible for at least six fatal and four non-fatal overdose cases.
The transnational criminal organization tied to these illegal online pharmacies has been under investigation by the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Field Division since 2022.
Beginning January 27, 2026, DEA field offices across the United States conducted multiple operations that led to the arrest of four individuals, along with the issuance of five Immediate Suspension Orders and one Order to Show Cause. These administrative actions are taken against DEA registrants to protect the public from threats to health and safety.
Under the Controlled Substances Act, the DEA regulates the handling, storage, and distribution of controlled substances by pharmacies. The Act stipulates that pharmacies are authorized to dispense controlled substances only upon receipt of a valid prescription issued for a legitimate medical purpose by a licensed practitioner acting in the usual course of professional practice.
Investigators determined that the operators of these online pharmacies and their co-conspirators were illegally dispensing and shipping diverted medications without valid prescriptions to customers across the United States. These actions violated the Controlled Substances Act and compromised the closed distribution system designed to protect patient safety.
During the course of the investigation, the DEA identified thousands of customers who purchased medications through these online pharmacies. The agency has since sent more than 20,000 letters to members of the public requesting information in support of the ongoing investigation.
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