GEARY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.
On Wednesday, the Junction City Police Department’s Drug Task Force with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s Special Operations Division, served a search warrant in the 600 block of West 4th Street, according to a media release. As a result of this warrant, over 2,500 counterfeit prescription pills believed to be fentanyl and over 13 grams of Crack Cocaine were seized.
Police arrested Justin A. West 35, and Juan J. Castro 49, both of Junction City on requested charges of charges of possession with the intent to distribute as well as no drug tax stamp.
The pills that were seized were counterfeit Oxycodone M30 tablets. These pills are known on the street as “Dirty 30s” and according to the DEA, over 60% of these counterfeit pills contain a lethal amount of Fentanyl.
JCPD reminds everyone to only consume medications that were prescribed by your doctor.