PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Pennsylvania State Police today announced that they seized over $16 million worth of illegal drugs in the beginning of 2023.
Between Jan. 1 and March 31, troopers say they seized 229 pounds of cocaine, 129 pounds of methamphetamines, 24 pounds of fentanyl, seven pounds of heroin, 1,562 pounds of processed marijuana and 65,570 pills of assorted narcotics.
The drugs are valued at $16,967,985, police said.
PSP says it also collected 1,307 pounds of prescription medication during the same time period as part of its Prescription Drug Takeback Program. Those wishing to utilize the program can find a list of PSP stations that have collection boxes here. The boxes are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
