Richmond, VA – Virginia residents are seeing the impact of statewide crime suppression efforts this week as the Virginia State Police released new enforcement data from November 11–18, 2025. Troopers recovered firearms, seized large quantities of narcotics, and advanced multiple human trafficking investigations across the Commonwealth.
According to the Virginia State Police, ongoing operations resulted in the recovery of six firearms and more than 12,000 controlled substance pills. Investigators also seized 51.3 pounds of narcotics valued at more than $1.2 million in denied revenue. The breakdown included 23.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 19.6 pounds of marijuana, 2.2 pounds of cocaine, 4.2 pounds of ketamine, and 8.6 ounces of fentanyl. Additionally, troopers confiscated 12,000 fentanyl pills, a single ecstasy pill, 6,350 THC vapes, and 1.3 pounds of psilocybin. Authorities also recovered $186,433 in U.S. currency.
Three stolen vehicles were successfully recovered during the same period.
In gaming enforcement, state police received 11 new gaming-related tips, adding to a total of 1,953 tips received so far this year.
Human trafficking investigations also continued. According to state police, troopers received 15 new trafficking-related tips this week, bringing the yearly total to 1,346. Investigators are currently working 206 active or ongoing cases and have conducted 3,545 investigative activities. A total of 75 victims have been identified and offered services.
State police emphasized that their mission remains focused on public safety and combating violent crime statewide through coordinated work with local, state, and federal agencies.
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