Over the past month, the Riley County Police Department says it has seized “significant quantities” of illegal drugs as part of proactive investigations into drug-related crime in the area.
In all, that amounts to nearly two pounds of fentanyl powder and more than 200 grams of methamphetamine, 96 grams of heroin, 8 grams of cocaine and more than 100 pills of various controlled prescription drugs, according to a Thursday news release. RCPD also seized five handguns along with marijuana and drug paraphernalia during the investigations.
RCPD Director Brian Peete said recent arrests highlight the department’s focus on removing deadly drugs from the community.
“Thanks to the hard work of our officers and detectives, RCPD has identified and arrested individuals who have sold a significant amount of deadly illegal narcotics throughout our community,” he said. “Illegal drugs destroy lives and families, and it is one of our biggest priority focuses. I would also like to thank the people of Riley County for their diligence in reporting illegal activities and their zero tolerance for illegal drugs.”
