Four people arrested following large drug bust in Ohio

OHIO — Four people were arrested following a drug trafficking investigation at a local hotel, according to the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities said the investigation began April 30, 2026, involving detectives from the Criminal Interdiction Unit, the Ohio Valley Drug Task Force, the St. Clairsville Police Department and the Barnesville Police Department.

As officers approached a vehicle connected to the investigation, two of the suspects allegedly fled but were quickly located and taken into custody…

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