Over 300 pounds of narcotics seized during Virginia State Police investigations over 1 week
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- During the last week of September, Virginia State Police (VSP), in partnership with federal and local agencies, seized 304.5 pounds of narcotics, among other items, during multiple investigations.
According to VSP, from Sept. 24 to Sept. 30, it worked with federal and local agencies to seize a total of 39 firearms, valued at $20,000.
During that time, VSP also seized a total of 304.5 pounds of narcotics. The revenue denied from seizing those narcotics amounts to about $1.8 million, according to police.
The amounts of the following narcotics were seized:
- Cocaine: 4.4 pounds
- Crack Cocaine: 2.3 pounds
- Heroin: 2.4 pounds
- Psilocybin: 3.5 ounces
- Methamphetamine: 3.7 pounds
- Marijuana: 291 pounds
- Fentanyl: 7.1 ounces
- THC Vapes: 10.05 pounds
- THC dab: 7.61 ounces
In addition, police said it seized $6,070 in cash.
VSP also received 12 gaming-related tips during that time, making for a total to date of 1,883.
Nineteen new human trafficking tips were placed, totaling 1,254 tips to date. VSP said there were 237 cases investigated or currently under investigation. In addition, 72 people were identified and offered services.
