The Department of Justice has charged 19 people, 17 of whom have been arrested on a grand jury indictment who were part of a large-scale drug ring that distributed over 500 grams of meth, fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine.
The seized drugs and firearms are worth thousands of dollars, and this case has gained significant attention due to its high profile nature. The U.S. Attorney's Office is working to dismantle the drug ring and hold those involved accountable for their actions. As DEA Special Agent Jared Forget noted that the DEA in collaboration with state and local law enforcement, is “working hard to systematically dismantle street gangs and drug trafficking networks that cause violent crime and death.”
According to reports, undercover investigators purchased more than 30 pounds of narcotics from the drug ring, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin and cocaine.
“We know that these 17 arrests and indictments can’t fix all the problems. But we do know that Operation Rock Bottom has removed from the local streets multiple violent criminals, illegal firearms and substantial amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl and other illicit narcotics,” Virginia State Police Superintendent Gary Settle said. “The success and impact of Operation Rock Bottom is just beginning.”
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