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Task force reports large November seizures, including multi-pound methamphetamine hauls
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Summary
The 4th Judicial District Task Force reported 42 cases opened in November and significant drug seizures — including roughly 10.98 kg of marijuana and 6.2 kg of methamphetamine — and said multiple multi‑pound investigations across October–December drove the totals.
Lieutenant Moe, presenting the task force's November operations report, said the unit opened 42 cases, closed 26 and made 14 arrests. He reported expenditures of $19,100 for evidence and $1,150 for information and said officers executed 22 warrants.
The report listed substantial drug seizures. "We seized 10,975 grams of marijuana, 6,200 grams of methamphetamine, 39 grams of cocaine, 4 ecstasy pills, 239 units of psilocybin mushrooms and 17.7 grams of fentanyl," Lieutenant Moe said, and added that investigators disrupted two drug trafficking organizations. He told the board those totals came from "multiple investigations" across October, November and December rather than a single event.
Chair (name not stated) asked whether the surge represented one large case or multiple probes; Lieutenant Moe replied the quantities reflect multiple multi‑pound investigations that converged as detectives developed sources of supply and built cases over time. He said December also was shaping up to be a significant month for seizures.
The report also noted eight firearms seized and $5,413 recovered in currency. Lieutenant Moe said year‑to‑date totals will be higher when January numbers are compiled and presented.
The board did not vote on the operational report; members asked follow‑up questions and moved on to dispositions and other agenda items. The report packet appears on page 7 of the agenda.
The task force plans routine monthly reporting; next meeting is set for Jan. 14 at the Fayetteville Police Department community room.
