The Covington Police Department announced the results of a 6-month-long investigation into narcotics trafficking in the city Wednesday.
Narcotics officers purchased heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana from 32 different individuals across the city of Covington. The department was assisted by the local FBI office, ATF, Kentucky State Police, local probation and parole officers, and the Kenton County Detention Center.
Several of the individuals arrested Wednesday have violent criminal histories including murder and felonious assault.
Additionally, a search warrant was executed in the 2100 block of Howell Street on Nov. 3 and seven individuals were arrested at that location for controlled substance offenses.
The Covington Police Department recognizes that users of narcotics need treatment to overcome the addiction. The Covington Police Department also recognizes the devastating effect that drug trafficking has on the quality of life in any neighborhood in the city and it will not be tolerated.
The Department is working closely with the Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office to see that narcotics traffickers face the full consequences of their actions.
Covington Police Department