The Kentucky State Police completed a successful Operation Summer Heat 2.0, targeting suspected drug networks operating in the commonwealth and leading to 197 arrests.
All 16 posts participated in Operation Summer Heat 2.0, and preliminary results indicate 197 arrests and 490 charges issued, along with the combined seizure of 3,002 grams of fentanyl, 1,176 grams of cocaine, 6,046 grams of methamphetamine, 408 grams of heroin, 600 fentanyl pills, 97 hydrocodone doses, 127 oxycodone doses and 67 doses of hallucinogens. Additionally, troopers confiscated 82 firearms, $181,381 in cash, and $200,000 worth of stolen property and also recovered a stolen vehicle. The estimated street value of the drugs collected exceeds $640,000. The investigation remains active, and more arrests are expected in the coming weeks.
Initial arrests by state police post:
• Post 1, Mayfield: 7
• Post 2, Madisonville: 21
• Post 3, Bowling Green: 15
• Post 4, Elizabethtown: 30
• Post 5, Campbellsburg: 10
• Post 6, Dry Ridge: 6
• Post 7, Richmond: 11
• Post 8, Morehead: 7
• Post 9, Pikeville: 30
• Post 10, Harlan: 4
• Post 11, London: 12
• Post 12, Frankfort: 2
• Post 13, Hazard: 1
• Post 14, Ashland: 16
• Post 15, Columbia: 14
• Post 16, Henderson: 11
Last year, Operation Summer Heat saw 206 people arrested and nearly $685,000 worth of drugs removed from Kentucky streets.
The Kentucky State Police encourages the public to share any information related to drug activity by contacting one of its 16 posts or submitting an anonymous tip on the agency’s website.
For three straight years, overdose deaths have decreased in Kentucky. In 2024, the commonwealth saw a 30.2% decline in overdose deaths compared to the prior year.
If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, the KY HELP Call Center can connect you to treatment by calling 833-8KY-HELP (833-859-4357).
Information about treatment programs all across the commonwealth is available at FindHelpNowKy.org.
Source: KSP
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