The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotic’s (OBN) Task Force in Poteau, Oklahoma has shut down a significant methamphetamine trafficking organization as part of an ongoing investigation. OBN Spokesman Mark Woodward says the Task Force, comprised of Agents and Officers from OBN, Poteau Police Department and the Le Flore County Sheriff’s Department has removed over thirty (30) kilos of meth since the investigation began.

“The OBN Poteau Task Force has been targeting a group bringing multiple pounds of meth into Le Flore County for distribution on the streets of Poteau and other nearby communities. Since this investigation launched earlier this spring, more than sixty-five (65) pounds of meth has been seized.” —Mark Woodward, OBN Spokesman

OBN Director Donnie Anderson is grateful for the outstanding cooperation from members of this Task Force.

“The officers and deputies from the Poteau Police Department and the Le Flore County Sheriff’s Department have been vital to the incredible success of our Poteau Task Force in removing these traffickers before more loads of meth could be moved into these communities.” —OBN Director Donnie Anderson

Woodward says numerous arrests are pending as this investigation remains active. Anyone with information about this case or any drug activity is encourage to contact OBN at 1-800-522-8031.

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