Stolen guns and drugs seized, 37 arrests made in operation
State police partner with local law enforcement to round up criminals
By Ralph Hardin
news@theeveningtimes.com
It was a bad day to be a bad guy in Crittenden County over the weekend.
On Saturday, July 27, Arkansas State Police, along with law enforcement agents from the 2nd District Drug Task Force our of Jonesboro, the West Memphis Police Department, and the Marion Police Department, conducted an 11-hour operation targeting criminals and criminal activity in Crittenden County.
During the operation, Arkansas State Police seized seven firearms, including a fully automatic Blackout AR rifle and two stolen weapons.
Additionally, law enforcement agents seized a cache of illegal narcotics, as well as marijuana and methamphetamine.
In all, law enforcement agents made 637 officer/violator contacts, in communiteis around the county, resulting in 37 people being arrested and taken into custody.
As part of the operation, six felony warrants were served, 13 people were cited for Driving While Intoxicated and 26 speeding citations were issued.
“This is another great example of the relationship the Arkansas State Police has with our law enforcement partners and the commitment each of us shares in protecting the citizens of the State of Arkansas,” said Captain Philip Hydron, ASP Troop D Commander.
Photo courtesy of ASP
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