Recent Drug Seizure In Valley County

The Valley County Sheriff’s Office recently served and executed a Search Warrant in Valley County, Glasgow, that resulted in the apprehension and seizure of approximately one ounce of methamphetamine, 200 fentanyl pills, over $2,500 in US dollars, a loaded firearm, and various other items of contraband.

The suspect will have charges filed locally with the County Attorney for distribution and possession of dangerous drugs. This is part of an 18 month long investigation involving FBI, BIA, and the Glasgow Police Department, and this investigation remains ongoing.

This is the first fentanyl seizure in Valley County to date and is a testament to the collective efforts of our local law enforcement’s diligence in keeping these dangerous drugs out of our county and out of the hands of it’s vulnerable citizens. The Valley County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to the seizure of these extremely dangerous contraband substances and eliminating drug distribution in this area.

In Montana, over the last 10 years there have been 1,557 drug overdose related deaths. Since 2020 there have been 183 fentanyl drug overdose deaths with 95 coming in 2022 alone. The fentanyl problem as it relates to drug cartels in Mexico, Chinese fentanyl and related components flowing into Mexico, and processed fentanyl pills flowing across the US-Mexico border continues to be an ongoing political problem the United States is facing. The remoteness of Valley County has protected us, for a time. Now, fentanyl is finding its way into our community.

Editor’s Note: The Glasgow Courier has instituted a policy to not identify arrested individuals due to the presumption of innocence.