Virginia State Police seized over $2.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a weeklong crime suppression operation conducted with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, according to authorities.
According to authorities, the operation ran from Wednesday, April 29, to Tuesday, May 5, and resulted in the recovery of more than 100 pounds of marijuana and five firearms.
Authorities said that the following drugs were recovered during the initiative:
- 35.1 pounds of cocaine
- 2.4 ounces of crack cocaine
- 105 pounds of marijuana
- 1.6 pounds of fentanyl
- 8.1 pounds of methamphetamine
According to Virginia State Police, the estimated value of the recovered narcotics exceeds $2.5 million.
“The Virginia State Police remain steadfast in their mission to enhance public safety and uphold the laws throughout the Commonwealth while supporting the Governor’s initiatives on violent crime,” police said in a May 8 press release. “By working in close collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, law enforcement continues to disrupt criminal enterprises and safeguard communities.”
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