""Don't take no for an answer. Don't be afraid. Throughout my career, I've usually been the only female in my group. Once or twice, I've probably worked with another female.""
""One of our major goals here is to attack the fentanyl production from, you know, Mexico, China, all the way to New York City.""
""It's incredibly humbling, and it's truly an honor and privilege because I started my career here.""
""One of my goals is to do some more training, obviously do some more leadership opportunities for, not just women but everyone in general, especially our young agents.""
Farhana Islam has made history as the first woman to be named Special Agent in Charge of the DEA's New York Enforcement Division. She has a nearly 30-year career with the DEA and aims to empower women in law enforcement. Islam encourages women to pursue their goals despite challenges and emphasizes the importance of leadership training for young agents. Her recent responsibilities include overseeing the protection of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during his arrival in New York to face drug trafficking charges.
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