A law enforcement official in Washington says the Drug Enforcement Administration is joining the investigation of Michael Jackson's death, reports the Associated Press.
The official says the Los Angeles Police Department asked the DEA to step in because of the federal agency's resources and knowledge of illicit drug manufacturers known as "pill mills." The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the investigation.
The federal agency would play a role in looking at the doctors and whether they were registered with the DEA to prescribe drugs. Also, investigators will try to determine the sources of the drugs doctors prescribed for Jackson or his associates to see whether there is a trafficking pattern.
Meanwhile, TMZ is reporting that Michael Jackson used various aliases to get prescription drugs.
Michael frequently used the names Omar Arnold and Jack London to get powerful drugs, including Demerol. He also used the name of one of his bodyguards, as well as the name of the office manager for one of his doctors.
Sources tell TMZ the prescription abuse was so egregious, one doctor would call the pharmacy and say Michael was coming down to get Demerol. The pharmacy would then fill the prescription, leaving the patient's name blank.
Michael's death and investigation of his death are looking closer and closer like Anna Nicole's.
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