Drug traffickers continue to exploit the Internet and threaten the health and safety of
Americans. Nevertheless, the DEA has refined its methods by which we identify, pursue, and
ultimately dismantle these groups and we remain committed to bringing to bear all of the
resources at our disposal to fight this growing problem while simultaneously ensuring an
uninterrupted supply of controlled pharmaceuticals for legitimate demands. DEA’s core mission
of disrupting and dismantling drug trafficking organizations, including those who seek to
illegally distribute licit drugs, is an integral component to the 2006 Synthetic Drug Control
Strategy and we will continue to implement this aspect of the Strategy with our inter-agency
partners to combat controlled substance pharmaceutical diversion.

Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Specter, and members of the Committee, I thank you
for the opportunity to discuss this vital issue and welcome any questions you may have.