Task force reports drug seizures, 32 arrests in first quarter

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

PULASKI COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group reported seizing hundreds of grams of illegal drugs and making dozens of arrests during the first quarter of 2026.

The multi-jurisdictional task force, which serves five counties and several cities in the region, said it seized 438 grams of methamphetamine, 38 grams of fentanyl and 17 doses of prescription narcotics between Jan. 1 and March 31. Authorities also recovered three firearms.

Officials said investigators executed 18 search warrants and conducted 13 consent searches during that time. A total of 32 people were arrested on drug-related charges.

Additional arrests included two for possession of a firearm by a felon, one for possession of stolen property and three on outstanding warrants.

The task force is coordinated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and includes officers from multiple local agencies.

Officials credited cooperation from law enforcement partners and the public for the results and encouraged anyone with information about drug activity to contact local authorities.