On May 07, 2019 the Beckley/Raleigh County Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force (made up of the RCSO, Beckley PD and State Police) assisted by the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team and the K-9 Unit executed a search warrant at 5048 Coal City Road in Rhodell. The search warrant was a result of an ongoing drug investigation. During the search warrant 2.6 pounds of heroin was seized that is equal to 12,000 doses with a value of $168,000.00. Also seized were 3 guns and $4,217.00 in currency. This seizure will disrupt the heroin trade in Rhodell, Coal City, Josephine, Ghent, Flat Top and surrounding areas. This seizure was a cooperative effort and we would like to thank all agencies involved. Berry Allen Lilly was arrested during the incident and charged with possession with intent to deliver.
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