Butte, MT – Montana Highway Patrol troopers seized large quantities of narcotics, cash, and vehicles during a weeklong interdiction operation in Butte from October 7–14 aimed at disrupting drug trafficking networks across southwest Montana.
According to the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP), troopers worked in coordination with U.S. Border Patrol and Air National Guard Counterdrug aviation, confiscating nearly 25 grams of fentanyl powder, 11 pounds of methamphetamine, and 260 pounds of marijuana. Authorities also recovered over $75,000 in suspected illicit money and made 39 arrests during the operation.
In addition to the Butte enforcement effort, MHP’s Strategic Enforcement Traffic Team (SETT) conducted a separate weekend operation in Missoula, focusing on impaired and distracted driving. That effort resulted in 260 traffic stops, 63 speeding violations, and 26 seatbelt citations, along with additional arrests for drunk driving.
Photos shared by MHP show bundles of seized cash, drug packages, and vehicles believed to be linked to the investigation. Officials say these operations are part of ongoing statewide efforts to disrupt criminal networks and improve roadway safety.
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