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

Crystal Graham
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Virginia State Police and local agencies led a weeklong operation that cracked down on criminal activity in the Commonwealth including the seizure of firearms and narcotics.

From Jan. 31 to Feb. 7, the operation included 179 active investigations, according to VSP.

Here’s the rundown for operations from Jan. 31 to Feb. 7:

  • Firearms recovery: A total of 36 firearms were recovered valued at $25,000.
  • Narcotics seizures: 260 pounds along with 1,000 controlled substance pills with a value of $2,777,811.83.
    • Cocaine: 19.75 pounds
    • Crack cocaine: 1.25 ounces
    • Marijuana: 235.60 pounds
    • Heroin: 0.53 ounces
    • Fentanyl pills: 1,000
  • Gaming enforcement: 20 gaming-related tips received
  • Human trafficking investigations: 67 new human trafficking tips received

A Virginia man was arrested Feb. 10 on human trafficking charges for operations in the Roanoke Valley and Rockbridge County.

In Roanoke, special agents and officers also seized approximately eight kilograms of suspected cocaine along with two kilograms of suspected fentanyl on Feb. 11.

Contact Virginia State Police


For more information, visit www.vsp.virginia.gov


For additional coverage, search “Virginia State Police” on Augusta Free Press.

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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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