Long-term Pulaski County drug investigation results in arrests

On Thursday, the South Central Drug Task Force concluded a long-term narcotics investigation in Pulaski County. This investigation was conducted with the assistance of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, Phelps County Sheriff’s Office, Dent County Sheriff’s Office, Rolla Police Department, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Over the course of approximately 20 months, undercover operatives with the South Central Drug Task Force conducted a series of covert illicit narcotics investigations involving at least 53 loosely-affiliated individuals in Pulaski County. Investigative reports and arrest warrant requests, for the involved suspects, have been submitted to the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney for prosecution. South Central Drug Task Force is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics enforcement group covering 10 counties in south-central Missouri and is comprised of officers assigned by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, Rolla Police Department, Phelps County Sheriff’s Office, Dent County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, as well as direct-hire employees.