Hundreds arrested in state’s largest-ever sweep
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – Law enforcement leaders in Kentucky say more than 300 arrests have been made in the largest drug sweep in the state’s history.
Kentucky State Police Commisioner Rodney Brewer said Thursday that the massive roundup, mostly in eastern Kentucky, is, in his words, “striking at the heart” of major drug trafficking organizations and crippling illegal prescription drug pipelines.
Bob McBride with the U.S. Attorney’s Office says about 500 people have been charged as part of the crackdown on the massive influx of pills from other states, such as Florida. He says methadone and OxyContin were among the most prevalent drugs.
Brewer says the roundup is the result of a three year criminal investigation.