Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking
RICHMOND — From April 3 to April 9, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, the investigation of multiple crimes, and a homicide case, throughout the Commonwealth.Operation Highlights
Firearms Recovery:
- A total of 29 firearms were recovered, valued at $17,000.
Narcotics Seizures:
- Total seized narcotics amounted to 242.9 pounds, along with 7,199 controlled substance pills.
- Denied revenue from seized narcotics: $4,595,882.
- Breakdown of narcotics recovered:
- Cocaine: 17.06 pounds
- Crack Cocaine: 4.39 ounces
- Fentanyl: 1.28 pounds
- Marijuana: 208.22 pounds
- Marijuana Plants: 642
- Methamphetamine: 15.08 pounds
- Psilocybin: 1.02 pounds
- Fentanyl Pills: 7,199
- U.S Currency: $194,530.
Explosive Devices Seized:
- 1 explosive device was safely seized and neutralized.
Stolen Vehicle Recovery:
- One stolen vehicle was successfully recovered.
Gaming Enforcement:
- 16 gaming-related tips received (1,434 total to date).
Human Trafficking Investigations:
- 8 new human trafficking tips received (798 total to date).
- Investigations conducted:
- Cases investigated or currently under investigation: 199
- Individual investigative activities: 2,666
- Victims identified and offered services: 62
The Virginia State Police remain steadfast in their mission to enhance public safety and uphold the laws throughout the Commonwealth while supporting the Governor’s initiatives on violent crime. By working in close collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, law enforcement continues to disrupt criminal enterprises and safeguard communities.
April 13, 2025 @ 9:49 pm
Good job! Thanks for doing what you do-I back the blue!
April 14, 2025 @ 7:35 am
Nice to hear some victims are being helped and offered services. Some of use have been forgotten and no one cares still
April 14, 2025 @ 7:50 am
very detailed and very informative.
April 14, 2025 @ 8:48 am
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to solve crime and catch criminals. Human trafficking is particularly disturbing to me and it is a “hidden” crime that needs the VA. State Police’s expertise and knowledge.
April 14, 2025 @ 9:35 am
get’em all
April 14, 2025 @ 11:52 am
Great job guys. Be safe out there.
April 14, 2025 @ 3:27 pm
Yes, great work by Law Enforcement- State Police working closely with local & federal agencies. I’d like to know whether & to what degree Chesterfield, Henrico, Hannover, Powhatan or other counties were involved. Also, Richmond City Police.
It seems rare that these big cases come from collaboration with Richmond area counties; there have been many big cases broken by authorities in the South/Southwestern areas with their local counties being specifically named. I’m sure this type of information is not always going to be released for obvious reasons – I’m just curious. Also wonder if any overdose deaths can be tied to these criminals? Had local police been more educated, trained & motivated to solve fatal overdoses, especially by poison of fentanyl & analogs, there would be a lot of information vs hardly any at all. The MEs office has been lacking in staff & thoroughness in recent years – had they done complete evaluations, I think many could be linked to each other and possibly up the chain to people involved in high level crime – which it always has been.