drug enforcement agents

"Documents the inside story of DEA Special Agent Andrew Hoganand his eight-year pursuit of the world's most-wanted drug kingpin, a case that involved the infiltration of El Chapo'sinner circle."--OCLC.

Introduces the high-intensity career of a DEA agent, including the history of the Drug Enforcement Administration and its mission.

Examines the lives of Alex DeCubas, a failed wrestler who turned to drug dealing for a living, and Kevin Pederson, a Westpoint graduate and DEA agent, discussing their childhood friendship, the personal turmoil they went through as Pederson persued DeCubas on charges of drug trafficking, and their rekindled friendship as they reunited to coach high school wrestling.

DEA agents fight the war on drugs every day. Readers will learn about this high-intensity career, including the history of the Drug Enforcement Administration and its mission. This book will also highlight the importance of the DEA and the ways a student can start working towards a career as a federal agent. Engaging text and brilliant photographs are combined to hook even the most reluctant reader. Readers will love the supplemental information found in sidebars, as well as the graphic organizer that's provided to deepen understanding of this federal force.

Explains the history of and different career options at the Drug Enforcement Administration.

After Kevin's best friend dies from a drug overdose, he decides to start working with the police, which leads him to take on an entire drug gang and their leader, the "Candyman.".

Describes how the Drug Enforcement Agency operates to control drug trafficking and how DEA agents work with customs officials, the Coast Guard, and undercover police to catch drug smugglers, sellers, and dealers.

Chris Heifner was an overachieving drug runner who worked for his best friend from college distributing marijuana from Juarez around the country. All was well until he got caught with $300,000 worth of dope in a rental car. To avoid becoming the target of a hit man, Heifner became a DEA informant.