Colville Tribal Police assist in drug and gun seizure

(Nespelem, WA) — More than 161,000 fentanyl-laced pills were seized on April 19, 2023. The seizure also included approximately 80 pounds of methamphetamine, 6 pounds of heroin and more than 2 pounds of cocaine. The drugs are believed to have been headed to the Colville Reservation and other Native American communities.

Twelve firearms were also seized. Five individuals have been indicted so far in...