RICHMOND, VA – From October 15–21, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with federal and local agencies, conducted a statewide crime suppression effort that resulted in major seizures of drugs, cash, and firearms, according to a department release Friday.
Authorities reported recovering nine firearms valued at $6,500 and seizing 267 pounds of narcotics and 27,518 controlled substance pills, with an estimated street value exceeding $3 million. Nearly $800,000 in U.S. currency was also confiscated during the operation.
According to Virginia State Police, the narcotics haul included 235 pounds of marijuana, 200 pounds of THC gummies, 27,500 fentanyl pills, and smaller amounts of cocaine, psilocybin, and methamphetamine. The agency said the seizures prevented more than $3 million in potential illicit drug revenue.
Investigators also recovered one stolen vehicle and pursued multiple gaming and human trafficking cases. Eight gaming-related tips were received, bringing the yearly total to 1,913.
On human trafficking investigations, 16 new tips were reported this week, adding to a total of 1,300 for the year. Police said 215 cases are currently under investigation, with 75 victims identified and offered services.
Officials said these interdictions reflect Virginia’s ongoing efforts to disrupt organized criminal activity and protect vulnerable populations. The Virginia State Police reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration with local and federal partners to safeguard communities statewide.
This is a weekly enforcement summary released by Virginia State Police.
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