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Police: Large amount of meth seized after traffic stop in Laurel County

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky.

Jan 11, 2019
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Federal prosecutors report dismantling of major drug ring distributing in Parkersburg

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Thirty people are facing charges after a multi-state investigation into drug trafficking.

Oct 12, 2018
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Large drug operation takes down 17 in Mon County; 4 in Detroit

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.

Oct 01, 2018
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White House Drug Policy Office Announces New Counties to Receive Federal Support for Combating Drug Trafficking

Today, James Carroll, Deputy Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, announced the designation of 10 new areas across Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carol

Sep 24, 2018
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Wise doctor, spouse, employee face drug, fraud charges

WISE — A Wise County physician, his wife and an employee face a deluge of drug and fraud charges in indictments handed down this week by a grand jury.

Aug 20, 2018
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Feds charge accused drug dealer after woman dies of apparent heroin overdose

Bowling Green, KY - Just two days after a 23-year-old Bowling Green woman was found unconscious near a car on Park Street, the man accused of selling the drug leading

Aug 02, 2018
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Appalachia HIDTA Honors 20-Year Employees

Appalachia HIDTA recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary and honored five employees that have served Appalachia HIDTA since its inception.

 

Jul 10, 2018
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Grand juries indict 31 in connection with drug operation in Wetzel, Tyler counties

WHEELING — A total of 31 people from West Virginia and Ohio have been indicted in connection with a drug distribution operation running in Wetzel and Tyler counties.

Jul 10, 2018
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Hedrick honored by AHIDTA

The Executive Director of the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (AHIDTA), Vic Brown, has announced that Thelma Hedrick has been awarded the Mary Marshall

May 01, 2018
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Search warrants lead to 5 arrests on drug trafficking charges

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (WAVE) - Five people have been arrested on drug charges after search warrants were served in two counties following an investigation that lasted seve

May 01, 2018
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