noun
Drug Enforcement Administration; DEA
Refers specifically to the US federal agency. Used in news and formal contexts.
麻薬取締局は大規模な捜査を行った。
The DEA conducted a large-scale investigation.
Compound of 麻薬 (narcotics), 取締 (control/regulation), and 局 (bureau/agency). A direct translation of the US agency name.