HARRISBURG: Pennsylvania state police seized more than $118 million in illegal drugs last year and the biggest bulk of it was heroin.
As an indicator of how much heroin is in the state, troopers seized nearly $9 million in heroin alone, during the fourth quarter of 2015. The street value of the next most seized drug, marijuana, was just less than $3 million, according to Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker.
“In 2015, state police seized over $118 million in prohibited drugs – which is an increase in the amount seized in 2014,” said Blocker.
State police said $107 million worth of drugs was seized in 2014, nearly double the $55 million, seized in 2013.
Heroin also was the most prevalent drug seized in 2014.
In the last three months of 2015, state troopers seized over 11 kilos of heroin and over 1,000 pounds of marijuana with a combined approximate street value of over $15.8 million. In addition, state police seized over 20 kilos of cocaine with an estimated street value of $2 million.
“Our troopers have made great strides in enforcing Pennsylvania drug laws and will aggressively prosecute individuals involved in illegal drug activity within the Commonwealth,” said Blocker. “These seizures confirm our obligation to the citizens of Pennsylvania by defeating these illegal criminal enterprises that have a devastating impact on the quality of life in our neighborhoods.”
