Apr 09, 2021

Authorities seize fentanyl, meth and cash in NW Kansas

Posted Apr 09, 2021 10:30 AM
The estimated street value of all the drugs is approximately $80,000 to $90,000 / photo Norton Police
The estimated street value of all the drugs is approximately $80,000 to $90,000 / photo Norton Police

NORTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities in Northwest Kansas are investigating two suspects after a significant drug bust.

On Tuesday, Norton Police along with the Phillips County Sheriff's Department furthered their investigation into an illegal narcotics ring, according to a media release. The combined effort resulted in the seizure of 4.5 pounds of meth, 50 fentanyl tablets, a quantity of marijuana, $700 cash and the vehicle used to transported the illegal drugs.

They also made to arrests. The estimated street value of all the drugs is approximately $80,000 to $90,000, according to police.