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The Virginia State Police (VSP) has announced the results of a weeklong enforcement effort that removed firearms, narcotics, and unlawfully distributed prescription pills from circulation across the Commonwealth. The criminal interdiction operations ran from September 3 through September 9 and were part of VSP’s ongoing push to strengthen public safety.
According to the agency, troopers confiscated 15 firearms valued at roughly $7,500. Many of the weapons were tied to individuals facing felony charges or outstanding warrants. Officers also disrupted drug trafficking networks by recovering 38 pounds of illegal narcotics—including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine—with an estimated street value of $1.5 million.
The crackdown additionally netted 203 controlled substance pills, identified as prescription medications being distributed without authorization. Authorities noted that these types of pills often fuel opioid misuse and addiction, a crisis that continues to impact communities across Virginia.
VSP credited the success of the operation to collaboration between its Criminal Interdiction Program, K-9 units, and intelligence sharing efforts. In a statement, the agency stressed its continued dedication to removing threats from neighborhoods:
“We remain steadfast in our mission to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth. These results reflect our ongoing commitment to removing dangerous weapons and drugs from our communities and holding offenders accountable.”
The department urged Virginians to report suspicious activity and reaffirmed its partnership with local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime.