'Operation Free Virginia' seizes nearly $1.3B of illicit fentanyl

Virginia authorities seized nearly [post_excerpt].3 billion worth of illicit fentanyl during a 30-day anti-drug operation, Gov. Glenn Youngkin's office reported earlier this month. Operation Free Virginia resulted in the seizure of more than 17,000 pounds of illicit drugs and 18,000 pounds of prescription medications, according Youngkin. "Through their tireless efforts, this first-of-its-kind operation seized enough fentanyl to kill more people than the entire population of Virginia," Youngkin said in a statement. "While we still have a long way to go towards our goal of eliminating fentanyl in the commonwealth, these results are significant, and proof of the positive work being...

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