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

 

                         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