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Roanoke: Large-scale drug trafficker facing charges after sting operation

Crystal Graham
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A Roanoke man is facing charges after a large-scale investigation and subsequent sting operation recovered firearms, cash and drugs.

The Virginia State Police Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force conducted the narcotics operation on Campbell Avenue SW in the city.

A search warrant at the address led to the seizure of:

  • 6.2 kilograms of suspected cocaine
  • 54 grams of crack cocaine
  • 1500 grams of marijuana
  • Three firearms
  • $75,020 in cash

HIDTA was assisted by the Drug Enforcement Administration in the April 5 operation.

Charges will be forthcoming on the 41-year-old male suspect, who has not bee named.

This case also remains under investigation.

The Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force is comprised of investigative personnel from the Virginia State Police, the City of Roanoke Police Department, Salem Police Department, Roanoke County Police Department and Vinton Police Department.

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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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