West Plains, MO. – The West Plains PD have recently made an announcement to the public regarding a drug bust operation that took place on Maple Street in West Plains. Read below for the official release.
On February 14th, 2024, the West Plains Police Department served a narcotics-related search warrant in the 300 block of Maple Street, West Plains, Missouri. Drug paraphernalia related to the distribution of illegal narcotics, suspected methamphetamine, and other illegal controlled substances were located and seized at the residence. US currency indicative of the illegal sales of narcotics was also seized.
Three suspects were taken into custody: one on an active arrest warrant out of Howell County, one has pending charges of Trafficking Drugs 2nd Degree and Keeping or Maintaining a Public Nuisance, and one has pending charges of Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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