Greensburg, PA -- Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli is commending the Westmoreland County Drug Task Force with making a significant impact on drug trafficking in our region.

Through 2022, Westmoreland County Drug Task Force made 148 drug buys, yielding in 200 task force arrests.

More than 2,000 grams of fentanyl were taken off the streets, along with 288 grams of heroin, more than 4,400 grams of cocaine, and various other illicit drugs.

The total amount of money seized by the Westmoreland County Drug Task Force through the year of 2022 exceeds $349,000.

The Task Force also seized 108 guns, a vehicle and body armor.

District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli said, “The operation and productivity of the Westmoreland County Drug Task Force is clearly portrayed by these impressive statistics. It shows how much work has already been done to eradicate drug trafficking on our streets, but also shows how much work we still have to do. I am so impressed by the collaborative effort among the Westmoreland County Drug Task Force and the dedication they put into protecting our community.”