Another Possible Roundup?

**retiredteach** · August 16th, 2007, 04:35 PM

Had a dentist appt. this morning and noticed a lot of activity at the Drug Task Force office. This usually means another drug bust. Anyone heard anything?

**Unchained** · August 16th, 2007, 04:37 PM

Hope they net a slew of 'em.

**imported_elp6n** · August 16th, 2007, 04:38 PM

Wise County mass arrest takes down 30

Today, the Virginia State Police, Wise County Sheriff's Office, and Big Stone Gap Police Department agencies will combine forces to conduct a mass arrest of 30 offenders who have been indicted by the multi-jurisdictional grand jury.

These arrests stem from an extensive investigation by the Southwest Virginia Regional Drug Task Force involving illegal drug activity in Wise County. The Wise County/City of Norton Commonwealth's Attorney's Office will provide assistance during the mass arrest.

Individuals targeted for arrest have all been recently indicted by the grand jury for drug-related offenses. Offenses vary from distribution of scheduled prescription narcotics to distribution of marijuana. All of the individuals were indicted pursuant to an investigation code-named Operation Street Sweeper VI. The initial Operation Street Sweeper investigation resulted in the arrest of nearly 50 individuals in April 2006. Street Sweeper II, III, IV, and V resulted in the arrest of approximately 150 more individuals.

The main focus of this investigation has been to target the illegal use and sale of pharmaceutical drugs, which has become a major problem in Southwest Virginia. The illegal use of these types of drugs is the leading cause of drug overdose deaths as well as the catalyst for many of the crimes committed in Wise County and the city of Norton.

"We are making progress everyday in the fight against drugs in Wise County and the City of Norton,"? said Commonwealth's Attorney Ronald Elkins. "We have some of the best law enforcement officers in the state, men and women who have dedicated their lives to protect Wise County citizens. They are in harms-way for our families, and I thank them for it. This mass arrest is another step in keeping Wise County a great place to live."?

Any questions should be directed to Elkins or Chief Deputy Adrian Collins at (276) 328-9406 or Sheriff Ronnie Oakes at (276) 328-3566.

**centennialdawg** · August 16th, 2007, 05:14 PM

I know there were county deputies all over BSG today. Won't do much good though until they get the suppliers....hospitals, doctors, major drug dealers.

**Gotch** · August 16th, 2007, 06:11 PM

When I was at Robbie's market in BSG today I saw a town officer and a trooper show up next door and arrest a fellow. I'd say that was probably one of the 30.

**imported_elp6n** · August 16th, 2007, 07:05 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: centennialdawg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know there were county deputies all over BSG today. Won't do much good though until they get the suppliers....hospitals, doctors, major drug dealers.</div></div>
Medicaid is the druglord of SWVA