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Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section

Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section (NDDS)

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About

The Criminal Division’s Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section (“NDDS”) was founded in 1968. During its 55 years of existence, NDDS’ mission has remained focused on the investigation and prosecution of the most significant national and transnational drug trafficking threats affecting the United States.

 Our Mission

    Leadership

    Marlon Cobar
    Chief

    Lena Watkins
    Acting Principal Deputy Chief

    P. Kevin Carwile
    Senior Counsel for Maritime and Counternarcotic Operations

    Barbara Lee
    Administrative Officer

    Leonard H. LeVine
    Deputy Chief for Special Operations

    Harry Matz
    Acting Deputy Chief for Policy

    Kaitlin Sahni
    Acting Deputy Chief for Litigation

    Melanie L. Alsworth
    Acting Assistant Deputy Chief for Litigation

    Nhan Nguyen
    Acting Assistant Deputy Chief for Litigation