APD Special Operation Nets 16 Arrests, Major Drug and Cash Seizures in Asheville
By Marge | Published 2025-12-12T18:49:23.122+00:00
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Asheville -- December 12, 2025: Asheville Police Department (APD) detectives and officers, collaborating with federal and local law enforcement partners, successfully concluded a weeks-long special operation targeting illegal drug activity in west Asheville.
Conducted in response to numerous community complaints, the operation on December 3rd and 4th resulted in 16 people being charged and the seizure of substantial narcotics, a firearm, and nearly $12,000 in cash. This concerted effort, involving the U.S. Marshals, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, focused on supporting residents by addressing the root of the illegal drug use plaguing the community.According to APD "This was one of the largest operations