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Virginia State Police seize $1.1M in narcotics, 11 firearms, one explosive device

Crystal Graham
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Virginia State Police have had a busy few weeks with the seizure of narcotics, investigations into human trafficking and child exploitation and a homicide case.

From Jan. 31 to Feb. 20, Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, seized more than $1.1 million in narcotics.

Firearms

  • A total of 11 firearms were recovered valued at $8,000.

Narcotics

Total seized narcotics amounted to 28.11 pounds, along with 19,200 controlled substance pills.

The denied revenue from the seized narcotics is valued at $1,124,999.

Breakdown of narcotics recovered:

  • Cocaine: Nine pounds
  • Marijuana: Eight pounds
  • Heroin: 38.18 ounces
  • Methamphetamine: 8.15 pounds
  • Fentanyl pills: 19,100
  • Percocet pills: 100

Explosive devices

One explosive device was safely seized and neutralized.

Stolen vehicles

Four stolen vehicles were successfully recovered.

Gaming enforcement

Six gaming-related tips received

Human trafficking

31 new human trafficking tips received

Investigations conducted:

  • Cases investigated or currently under investigation: 185
  • Individual investigative activities: 2,548
  • Victims identified and offered services: 60

Homicide

State Police initiated an investigation into one homicide case during the operation


Virginia State Police recover 36 firearms, seize $2.7M in narcotics in weeklong operation

 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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