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66,000 Fentanyl pills taken during drug bust in Virginia

Law enforcement seized over $6,500 in cash, $40,000 in high-end jewelry, 66,000 fentanyl pills, and 6 firearms.

MANASSAS, Va. — Multiple agencies across Virginia joined forces to conduct a coordinated arrest involving multiple people. 

On Tuesday, four people were arrested for possession and distribution of narcotics and illegal possession of firearms in Manassas. During the operation, the suspects were reportedly in possession of large amounts of illegal drugs and firearms. 

Officials also conducted a search warrant at a residence which led to the discovery of more drugs and guns. Law enforcement seized over $6,500 in cash, $40,000 in high-end jewelry, 66,000 fentanyl pills, 2,300 grams of marijuana, 40 grams of Psilocybin mushrooms, 142 grams of cocaine, and six firearms. 

The four offenders were arrested and charged with several counts of distribution of narcotics, possession of narcotics while in possession of a firearm, and felon in possession of a firearm. 

The identities of the four people arrested have not been released. As of now, we do not know when they are expected to appear in court.

This is an ongoing criminal investigation. 

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