JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) -- Jefferson County deputies are cracking down on drug activity, and their newest K-9 is already making an impact. Two recent raids led to major drug seizures, multiple arrests, and even a loaded gun tossed from a window as officers closed in.

The drug bust that we had on Wednesday with the drug task force was a result of cooperation between our office, Jane Hanlin, and Touville police, and the hard work of those detectives.”

Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office raided a home in Rayland, seizing 28 grams of fentanyl, 19 grams of suspected cocaine, and a loaded handgun that was tossed out a window as officers arrived.

Investigators say one person was taken into custody, is facing felony charges related to drug trafficking and weapons violation

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