PA State Police seize more than $23M in illegal drugs during 2022 first quarter

Pennsylvania State Police are cracking down on drugs in the state, seizing more than $23 million in illegal substances during the first quarter of 2022.
State Police announced Thursday that troopers have confiscated $23,160,277 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and other substances during the quarter.
Of that total, more than $3.7 million was in cocaine and nearly $3 million was narcotic pills.
State Police also collected nearly 900 pounds of prescription medicine as part of their drug take-back program. Currently, 65 drug take-back boxes are positioned at state police stations.
21 News asked if there was a breakdown for the number of drugs seized in Lawrence and Mercer counties but PSP says the numbers are only collected as statewide totals.
Below is a breakdown of the drugs seized:
First Quarter Drug Seizure Totals
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Drug | Total Seized | Total Value of Amount Seized |
Cocaine | 163.44 lbs. | $3,595,680 |
Crack Cocaine | 4.78 lbs. | $76,480 |
Heroin | 13 lbs. | $442,000 |
Fentanyl | 64.2 lbs. | $1,027,200 |
LSD | 348 doses | $6,960 |
Marijuana THC – Liquid | 16.81 pints | $112,627 |
Marijuana THC – Solid | 157 lbs. | $785,000 |
Marijuana Plants | 162 plants | $26,730 |
Processed Marijuana | 4,268.6 lbs. | $12,805,800 |
Methamphetamines | 120.86 lbs. | $1,208,600 |
MDMA – Ecstasy | 0.015 lbs. | $50 |
MDMA – Pills | 83 pills | $1,245 |
Other Narcotics | 44.64 lbs. | $89,280 |
Other Narcotics (Pills) | 119,305 pills | $2,982,625 |
| Total Value | $23,160,277 |