EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A major meth bust in St. Louis’ Metro East region recently led to 10 arrests.
The Cross-River Crime Task Force announced Friday that it seized half a pound of methamphetamine, along with various amounts of cocaine and fentanyl, during a recent high-profile operation.
Some case studies from the National Library of Medicine report a lethal dose of methamphetamine is around 200 milligrams. Half a pound of meth is equal to roughly 227,000 milligrams.
The task force behind the bust is based in Madison County, Illinois. More than 30 law enforcement officers across various departments participated in the operation on March 12.
Investigators say 10 people were arrested on outstanding warrants, which included charges for weapons offenses, drug offenses, aggravated fleeing/attempting to elude a police officer and felony theft. Charges are pending for the 10 arrested individuals.
“The ongoing collaboration between our skilled and dedicated law enforcement officers in
Madison County continues to make a noticeable impact,” said Marcos Pulido, Cross-River Crime Task Force Commander.
“The Cross-River Crime Task Force is proving time and again that coordinated, aggressive enforcement is key to fighting the flow of drugs into our communities. Every time this unit takes drugs off the streets, it means fewer overdoses, fewer crimes and fewer lives shattered by addiction,” said Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine.
The Cross-River Crime Task Force periodically conducts saturation patrols in targeted areas,
utilizing Task Force members from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.