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Operation Snow Eagle: Virginia operation rounds up fugitives, seizes $11.5M in narcotics

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A Virginia State Police coordinated operation resulted in 603 felony and 136 misdemeanor arrests and took more than $11.5 million of narcotics off the streets.

Operation Snow Eagle also rounded up 134 fugitives with the support of federal, state and local agencies from Feb. 23 through March 1.

According to VSP, they also arrested 28 probation/parole absconders and served 111 search warrants.

The operation resulted in the seizure of more than 400 pounds of narcotics and 1,200 controlled substance pills estimated at $11.5 million.

The operation also recovered 106 firearms, five vehicles and seized $237,318 in cash.

Operation Snow Eagle: Narcotics seizures


  • Fentanyl lethal doses: 685, 016
  • Fentanyl powder: 3 lbs
  • Fentanyl pills: 1,166
  • Pill presses: 1
  • Cocaine: 201.5 lbs
  • Marijuana: 193.4 lbs
  • Methamphetamine: 4.7 lbs
  • Mushrooms: 10.5 lbs
  • Hashish: 5.7 lbs

 

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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]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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