State police operation results in 603 felony arrests, drug seizures

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia State Police recently led "Operation Snow Eagle," which the department said has resulted in 603 felony arrests, the recovery of firearms and narcotics as well as the investigation of multiple crimes.

From Feb. 23 to March 1, state police along with other federal, state and local agencies conducted Operation Snow Eagle -- as a collaborative effort to reinforce criminal enforcement across the state of Virginia, according to a release from the department.

The release on Thursday, March, outlined the operation's highlights as follows:

Arrests

• 603 felony arrests, 136 misdemeanor arrests -- including 134 fugitives
• 28 probation/ parole absconders

Warrants

• 111 search warrants executed

Interdiction Operations

• 133 total interdictions -- operations to disrupt illegal activities such as drug trafficking

Fugitive Operations

• 42 total operations involving fugitives

Total Narcotic Seizures

• A total of 419.49 pounds of narcotics seized, as well as 1,202 controlled substance pills
• Denied revenue from narcotics seized estimated to be valued at $11,564,523

Breakdown of Narcotics Seized

• Fentanyl:
  • 685,016 lethal doses
  • 3 pounds of powder
  • 1,166 pills
  • One pill press

• Cocaine: 201.5 pounds
• Marijuana: 193.4 pounds
• Methamphetamine: 4.7 pounds
• Mushrooms: 10.5 pounds
• Hashish: 5.7 pounds

Firearms Recovered

• 106 firearms total

Money and Assets Seized

• $237,318
• Five vehicles

State police said the mission of this operation is to improve public safety and support efforts toward reducing violent crimes across the state.