1RICHMOND, VA – A weeklong crime suppression initiative by the Virginia State Police led to major seizures of drugs, weapons, and the opening of new human trafficking investigations across the Commonwealth.

From October 29 through November 4, state police, joined by local and federal partners, carried out coordinated operations targeting criminal networks.

The enforcement campaign resulted in multiple arrests, the recovery of firearms, and the disruption of illegal narcotics activity statewide.

Key Points

12 firearms valued at $6,000 recovered

Over 2,000 pounds of narcotics seized worth $8.4 million

Nine new human trafficking tips received, with 75 victims identified

Massive narcotics seizures reported

Authorities said the operation intercepted a total of 2,028.2 pounds of illegal

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