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Reporting the Diversion of Controlled Pharmaceutical
Currently, many problems associated with drug abuse are the result of legitimately made controlled substances being diverted from their lawful purpose to illicit use and drug trafficking. Many of the narcotics, depressants, and stimulants manufactured for legitimate medical use are subject to abuse and have, therefore, been brought under legal control.
As a result, the Los Angeles Police Department has partnered up with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to prevent, detect, and investigate the diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals within the City of Los Angeles.
Diversion investigations involve, but are not limited to, physicians who sell prescriptions to drug dealers or abusers; pharmacists who falsify records and subsequently sell the drugs; employees who steal from inventory and falsify orders to cover illicit sales; individuals who obtain prescriptions through fraud and forgery; and individuals who commit armed robbery of pharmacies and drug distributors.
To report concerns related to the diversion of prescription medications, please contact the DEA at: 213 621- 6700 or submit an online tip at: http://www.justice.gov/dea/ops/submit.shtml
