Over $2.5 million in illegal drugs seized by Virginia State Police in just one week

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- More than $2.5 million worth of illegal narcotics were seized by Virginia State Police (VSP) in just one week as part of ongoing crime suppression operations.

Through a partnership with federal and local agencies, between Dec. 10 and Dec. 16, state troopers seized nearly 111 pounds of illegal narcotics across the Commonwealth.

This included almost 62 pounds of marijuana, 35.3 pounds of ketamine, 11.1 pounds of cocaine, 5 pounds of THC consumables, 2.6 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.8 ounces of crack cocaine, as well as 30 THC vapes and 3 oxycontin pills.

These illegal narcotics would have generated about $2,592,410 if they were sold, per VSP. State troopers also recovered $433,724 in U.S. currency.

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Additionally, 29 firearms were recovered, with their value estimated to be $21,000.

"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," a VSP spokesperson said in a Dec. 19 press release. "By working in close collaboration with local, state and federal agencies, law enforcement continues to disrupt criminal enterprises and safeguard communities. "