HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker has announced troopers seized more than $118 million in prohibited drugs in 2015.
“In 2015, state police seized over $118 million in prohibited drugs – which is an increase in the amount seized in 2014,” said Blocker.
In the fourth quarter of 2015, troopers seized more than 11 kilos of heroin and more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana with a combined approximate street value of more than $15.8 million.
In addition, state police seized more than 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.”
For more information about the Pennsylvania State Police, visit their Web site atwww.psp.pa.gov.