Joint drug task force “Dragon Slayer” operation nets 68 arrests; dealers targeted

Detectives from the Prince William County-Manassas City-Manassas Park Narcotics Task Force, in conjunction with additional Prince William County Police Special Investigations Bureau units concluded a narcotics operation which centered on distributors of prescription medication and heroin throughout Prince William County and resulted in 68 arrests June 24-26.

This operation, nicknamed “Dragon Slayer”, officially began in April of 2014. Over the course of the investigation, detectives obtained warrants for 86 individuals, 68 of which are now in custody, according to police reports.

During this operation, detectives also executed search warrants at 13 different target locations and conducted additional searches at 6 other locations.

Operation “Dragon Slayer” not only included the necessary enforcement of state law, but also continued education about narcotic distribution and use in hopes of future prevention.

After each arrest was made, staff and resources were made available by the Prince William County Community Services Board and the Police Chaplain Unit to educate the individual on substance abuse and provided arrestees with information about how to receive help, police said.
 
Additional assistance during the operation was provided by the Prince William County Sheriff’s Office, the Adult Detention Center, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, and aviation support from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Search Warrant Locations:
9209 Douglas St., Apt. #112, Manassas (City of Manassas)             
14837 Emberdale Dr., Woodbridge
1301 Bayside Ave., Apt. #6, Woodbridge
7599 Gales Ct., Apt. #202, Manassas (Prince William Co.)
4601 Central Park Dr., Woodbridge
15315 Inlet Pl., Dumfries (Prince William Co.)
903 Wingfield Rd., Woodbridge
13702 Joyce Rd., Woodbridge
2940 Fox Lair Dr., Apt. # 203, Woodbridge
4129 Hoffman Dr., Woodbridge
2928 Buell Ct., Dumfries (Town of Dumfries)
16901 Jed Forrest Ln., Woodbridge
13 Maryanne Ave., Stafford

Additional Search Locations:
2011 Youngs Dr., Haymarket (Prince William Co.)
7599 Gales Ct., Apt. #103, Manassas (Prince William Co.)
9267 Taney Rd., Manassas (City of Manassas)
3986 Laurel St., Dumfries (Town of Dumfries)
18509 Triangle St., Triangle
3170 Oakmont Ave., Triangle

Seized During the Operation:
Over $100,000 in U.S. Currency; suspected illegal narcotics including heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and marijuana; suspected prescription medications; evidence of distribution; paraphernalia; and multiple firearms including handguns, shotguns, and rifles.

This operation follows the November 2013 narcotics operation, dubbed “Blue Dragon”, which concentrated on enforcement action and education of street level users of these narcotics. Operation Blue Dragon netted over 40 arrests and the execution of 7 search warrants.

Prince william County Police would like to remind the public that it is important to secure your medications in your home and to follow your doctor’s recommendations while using any prescribed medication. If you possess any medication which you no longer need, please contact your physician or pharmacist for advice on how to properly dispose of the medication. You may also contact the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Take-Back Initiative at 1-800-882-9539.

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