Dozens arrested in ‘Not in Our Backyard’ operation (2024)

by: Gary Boyer

Posted: Feb 23, 2022 / 03:28 PM EST

Updated: Feb 24, 2022 / 04:55 AM EST

HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested over two dozen individuals recently as part of a joint operation titled, “Not in Our Backyard.”

Officials say the arrests were organized by the Halifax/South Boston Regional Narcotic & Gang Task Force.

Sheriff Fred Clark says that the operation started on Feb. 17 and continued through the weekend.

The arrests stem from outstanding drug charges and pro-active law enforcement. Also, 10 additional subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants.

During the operation, law enforcement officials seized suspected methamphetamine and heroin. They say additional charges and arrests are forthcoming.

“Methamphetamine, heroin, and other illegal narcotics are having a significantly negative impact on our community as a whole. Our regional law enforcement partners are committed to working with our residents and community partners to reduce the amount of harmful illegal drugs coming into our neighborhoods. We owe it to our children to do all we can to ensure they have the opportunities to succeed without having to worry about addiction and their loved ones’ dependence on these harmful drugs’. We hope this operation plays a small role in that effort.”

Bryan Young, South Boston Police Chief

Below are the individuals who have been arrested as part of this operation:

Sheriff Clark said that he is hopeful that operations such as this will help prevent drug overdoses and addictions in the community and hopes it will deter people from using or selling illegal narcotics when they see drug dealers going to jail.