SLCPD cracks down on Jordan River Trail, making 54 arrests and seizing over 1,000 fentanyl pills
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Salt Lake City Police conducted a sweep of the Jordan River Trail earlier this month, cracking down on drug dealers, traffickers, and buyers in the area, according to a press release.
The multi-day “drug interdiction mission” resulted in 54 arrests and the seizure of more than 1,000 fentanyl pills, according to SLCPD.
Increased patrol along the trail began in October 2023, in an effort to address and prevent criminal activity. The area included South Temple to 400 North and 1500 West to 900 West. SLCPD officers reportedly conducted daily patrols.
The department quickly recognized that the issues required a “multi-disciplinary” approach, and coordinated with city, regional, and state agencies to address community concerns.
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During the operation, law enforcement:
Arrested 54 people.
Seized more than $5,500 in cash.
Seized more than 1,000 suspected fentanyl pills.
Seized nearly 20 grams of cocaine.
Seized nearly five grams of marijuana.
Seized nearly six grams of heroin.
Seven other law enforcement agencies also participated in the operation, including Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Utah Dept. of Corrections Adult Probation and Parole, Utah Dept. of Public Safety, Utah Highway Patrol, Utah State Bureau of Investigation, and Utah Transit Authority Police Department.
Law enforcement booked the majority of those arrested into Salt Lake County Jail on drug-related charges, warrants, and probation violations, according to the release.
“The Salt Lake City Police Department would like to thank the Utah State Fairpark for their assistance,” the release states.
No further information is available at this time.
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