(AP) – Police and federal officials say more than 50 people
have been arrested in a central Arkansas drug and weapons investigation that
began 18 months ago.Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick Harris, the FBI and Little Rock and North Little
police say 25 people were arrested Wednesday, in addition to 27 who were already
in custody as a result of several drug trafficking investigations that was
centered in Little Rock.
have been arrested in a central Arkansas drug and weapons investigation that
began 18 months ago.Acting U.S. Attorney Patrick Harris, the FBI and Little Rock and North Little
police say 25 people were arrested Wednesday, in addition to 27 who were already
in custody as a result of several drug trafficking investigations that was
centered in Little Rock.
Another nine suspects remain at large.
Authorities say the suspects face various conspiracy charges, including to
possess or distribute cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and the
prescription pain medication fentanyl. Several also face weapons charges.
Authorities say the drugs, 25 guns and approximately $241,000 of drug proceeds
were seized during the investigation that began in 2015.
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