Which agency focuses primarily on drug enforcement and combating drug trafficking?

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is the agency that primarily focuses on drug enforcement and combating drug trafficking. Established in 1973, the DEA's mission is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and to combat drug trafficking at both national and international levels. This includes investigating drug-related crimes, disrupting drug trafficking organizations, and ensuring that the nation's drug laws are upheld.

The DEA operates under the Department of Justice and collaborates with other federal, state, and local agencies to reduce the availability of illicit drugs and minimize drug abuse in the population. Its specialized focus on drug enforcement distinguishes it from other agencies. For example, while the FBI investigates a broader range of federal offenses including terrorism and organized crime, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) focuses on crimes related to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives, the DEA's sole mission pertains specifically to drug-related issues. DMORT (Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team) is involved in recovery and identification efforts during mass fatality incidents and does not focus on drug enforcement, which further clarifies the unique role of the DEA in this context.