RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Police (VSP) has provided an update on its ongoing investigations throughout the state into the recovery of firearms, narcotics and human trafficking.
According to VSP, from Jan. 31 through Feb. 20, state police along with other federal and state agencies put efforts towards investigating multiple crimes statewide — including the recovery of firearms, narcotics, human trafficking, internet-based child exploitation and homicides.
The following is a summary of highlights from this investigation:
Firearm Recovery
- 11 firearms were recovered at the value of $8,000
Narcotics Seizures
- Total of 28.11 lbs of seized narcotics, as well as 19,200 controlled substance pills
- Denied revenue of the seized narcotics were valued at $1,124,999
- Narcotics recovered: 9 lbs of Cocaine, 8 lbs of Marijuana, 38.18 oz of Heroin, 8.15 lbs of Methamphetamine, 100 Percocet Pills and 19,100 Fentanyl Pills.
Explosive Devices Seized
- One explosive device was safely recovered and offset.
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
- Four stolen vehicles were recovered.
Gaming Enforcement
- Six gaming-related tips were received — 1,324 total to-date
Human Trafficking Investigations:
- Thirty-one new human trafficking tips — 623 total to-date
- Investigations conducted: 185 cases currently under investigation, 60 victims identified and offered services and 2,548 individual investigative activities.
Homicide Investigation:
- One homicide case investigated by VSP during the operation.
Virginia State Police said the mission of this operation is to enhance public safety and disrupt criminal enterprises — by collaborating with local, state and federal agencies to keep communities safe statewide…