ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force executed three drug-related search warrants throughout Ross County this past week as part of ongoing proactive enforcement efforts targeting narcotics trafficking and illegal firearms within the community.
During the execution of the warrants, task force members seized:
• 12 firearms
• Approximately 180 grams of methamphetamine
• Approximately 28 grams of fentanyl
• $5,500 in U.S. currency
Authorities estimate the street value of the seized narcotics to be between $15,000 and $22,000.
In addition to the seizures, three individuals with active warrants were taken into custody and incarcerated at the Ross County Jail.
In a statement, representatives of the U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force said the investigations reflect the continued commitment of the task force to remove dangerous drugs and illegal firearms from local communities. Officials stated that through coordinated enforcement efforts and strong interagency partnerships, they aim to disrupt drug trafficking networks and improve public safety.
The U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force is a multi-agency collaboration operating throughout Ross, Highland, Hocking, Fayette, and Gallia counties. The task force brings together local, state, and federal partners to combat violent crime and narcotics activity across Southern Ohio.
