The Drug Enforcement Administration, a U.S. federal law enforcement agency responsible for combating drug trafficking and distribution.
Acronym formed in 1973 when the Drug Enforcement Administration was created by combining several existing federal drug control agencies. The name reflects its primary mission of enforcing drug-related laws.
The DEA maintains one of the world's most comprehensive drug databases and operates in over 60 countries worldwide. Interestingly, the agency also regulates legitimate pharmaceutical manufacturing, making it both enforcer and overseer of controlled substances.
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