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$60K In Cocaine Off Virginia Streets After Major Drug Bust, Sheriff Warns: 'Who's Next?'
Two Virginia residents are behind bars without bond after a major drug bust uncovered tens of thousands of dollars in narcotics, guns, and cash, authorities announced.
Rion J. Ward, 47, and Zakiyya D. Ward, 42, both of Orange, were arrested Friday, Feb. 21, after the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force wrapped up a month-long investigation by executing a search warrant on the 13000 block of Kendall Road in Orange County, according to the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office.
The bust resulted in the seizure of:
600 grams of cocaine with a street value of $60,000;
121 grams of marij…
New Mexico Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of 35 Pounds Of Pot, Kilo Of Coke In Virginia: Sheriff
What started as a routine traffic stop in New Mexico landed two men behind bars after a Stafford County drug raid turned up a staggering haul of illegal substances, firearms, and cash.
Gesiah Hill, 22, and Henry Rojas, 24, were arrested following a search of their home on Red Currant Way in Rappahannock Landing on Dec. 19, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
Henry Rojas and Gesiah Hill.
Stafford County Sheriff
The massive seizure led to the recovery of (values are estimates):
1 kilo of cocaine, valued at $30,000;
35 pounds of marijuana, worth $122,500;
1,000 THC vap…
