MHP Conducts Interdiction Operation in Superior

(Superior) Montana Highway Patrol troopers in Superior conducted and interdiction operation from December 2nd through the 6th to get illicit drugs, firearms used in trafficking crimes, and fugitives off the streets. The operations are conducted at various times across the state to combat the drug and crime uptick in Montana. During the operation, troopers seized over 1,000 fentanyl pills and 14 grams of fentanyl powder, 35 grams of methamphetamine, and three illegal firearms. They also arrested 5 fugitives, issued 19 drug citations, and made 167 traffic stops.