RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia State Police (VSP), working alongside federal and local partners, carried out a series of criminal interdiction operations across the Commonwealth.
Between August 28 and September 2, 2025, the Virginia State Police, working with federal and local partners, recovered one firearm valued at $500, seized 338.4 pounds of narcotics and 23 pills with an estimated value of $2,039,722, and confiscated $19,967 in U.S. currency.
The narcotics included 4.5 pounds of cocaine, 20 pounds of methamphetamine, 312.4 pounds of marijuana, 8 ounces of fentanyl, 23 fentanyl pills, 16 ounces of psilocybin, and 2,000 THC vapes.
During the same period, authorities received 15 new gaming-related tips, bringing the total to 1,815, and 23 new human trafficking tips, bringing that total to 1,197.
Investigators have conducted 218 human trafficking cases or ongoing investigations, carried out 3,220 investigative actions, and identified 69 victims who were offered services.
OPERATION HIGHLIGHTS
Firearms Recovery
• 1 firearm recovered, valued at $500
Narcotics Seizures
• Total narcotics seized: 338.4 pounds and 23 controlled substance pills
• Estimated denied revenue: $2,039,722
• Breakdown:
• Cocaine: 4.5 lbs.
• Methamphetamine: 20 lbs.
• Marijuana: 312.4 lbs.
• Fentanyl: 8 oz.
• Fentanyl pills: 23
• Psilocybin: 16 oz.
• THC vapes: 2,000
• U.S. currency seized: $19,967
Gaming Enforcement
• 15 new gaming-related tips received (1,815 total to date)
Human Trafficking Investigations
• 23 new tips received (1,197 total to date)
• 218 cases investigated or under active investigation
• 3,220 individual investigative activities conducted
• 69 victims identified and connected to services
Commitment to Public Safety
The Virginia State Police reaffirm their commitment to protecting communities and supporting the governor’s violent crime reduction initiatives.
By coordinating efforts with local, state, and federal agencies, law enforcement continues to dismantle criminal networks and safeguard the Commonwealth.
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