Man charged in Virginia Beach’s largest meth drug bust speaks from behind bars

Virginia Beach police and Homeland Security officers seized 156 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $350,000 from Alonzo Harden Jr’s. car, the biggest meth drug bust in the department’s history.

54-year-old Harden sits behind bars as police say he had the intent to distribute.

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“I’ve been charged with several drug cases,” Harden said. “What kind of drugs?” News 3’s Leondra Head asked Harden. “Well, is my attorney here?” Harden said.

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On Nov. 7, officers and drug K-9’s stopped Harden on Bonney Road after a K-9 alerted officers to the drugs in his car.

“There wasn’t even a traffic stop. I booked a hotel room. I was sitting in that parking lot and they came up harassing me. I’m not going to talk about my charges,” Harden said.

As News 3’s Leondra Head spoke to Harden in jail, he became defensive.

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