Over 200 arrests have been made as a result of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.
All 16 Kentucky State Police posts participated in Operation Summer Heat, and preliminary results indicate: 206 arrests and 490 charges issued; and combined seizure of 554 grams of fentanyl, 219 grams of cocaine, 4,862 grams of methamphetamine, 41 grams of heroin, 40 grams of spice, 2,931 fentanyl pills, 50 hydrocodone pills, 64 oxycodone pills, 90 hallucinogens and 14 firearms. The street value of the illicit drugs seized is approximately $684,953.50. Additionally, $37,159 in cash, $10,000 in stolen tools and one stolen vehicle were recovered during the operation. The operation remains ongoing, and additional arrests will be made.
Thursday’s announcement follows last month’s release of the 2023 Kentucky Drug Overdose Fatality Report, which showed that the commonwealth saw a nearly 10% decrease in drug overdose deaths last year. This is the second consecutive annual decrease.
Anyone with illegal drug activity information is encouraged to contact one of Kentucky State Police’s 16 posts. Citizens may also report tips confidentially through the Kentucky State Police website tip form.
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