Police in Virginia Beach seized more than 150 pounds of methamphetamine, and officials say it’s the largest seizure of the drug in the department’s history.
A public information officer for the department said in early November, officers with VBPD and officials with the Homeland Security Investigations “approached” 54-year-old Alonzo Harden Jr., of Minnesota, as part of an ongoing investigation. Officers deployed a drug canine during the traffic stop at the 4400 block of Bonney Road. Officers said they found “two large bags” in the trunk, and police said the bags contained about 156 pounds of methamphetamine.
Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate said in a statement that the bust was a “major” step in disrupting drug trafficking in Hampton Roads. Harden has been charged with several drug and firearms crimes in relation to the bust, including possession with intent to distribute.
“The significant quantity of methamphetamine seized during this operation will prevent the distribution of thousands of doses of the dangerous drug, potentially saving lives and protecting the community,” Neudigate said.
Eliza Noe, eliza.noe@virginiamedia.com