Monday, July 10, 2023

Pennsylvania State Police Seize $14 Million in Prohibited Drugs During Second Quarter


The Pennsylvania State Police made an announcement on Monday, revealing their successful drug seizures during the second quarter of 2023. 

Their operations resulted in the confiscation of various illegal substances, including cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, fentanyl, marijuana, and other banned drugs. These combined seizures had an approximate street value of $14 million.

In total, the troopers seized a substantial quantity of narcotics. This included 144 pounds of cocaine, 164 pounds of methamphetamines, 60 pounds of fentanyl, 11 pounds of heroin, 1,617 pounds of processed marijuana, and 74,074 pills of assorted narcotics.

Additionally, the Pennsylvania State Police played an essential role in combating the misuse of prescription drugs. Through their Prescription Drug Takeback Program, they collected a total of 1,227 pounds of prescription medication during the second quarter. To facilitate the safe disposal of unused or unwanted medications, 65 state police stations offer 24/7 drop-off boxes for the public's convenience.

Table 1: Amount and value of prohibited drugs seized, second quarter of 2023