November 2, 2009
Hundreds arrested in Ky. prescription crackdown
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky officials say more than 300 people have been arrested and 200 more charged in a crackdown on illegal trafficking of prescription drugs.
It's the largest drug sweep in state history. Bob McBride with the U.S. Attorney's Office says the sweep is trying to stop a massive influx of pills from other states, such as Florida. He says methadone and OxyContin are among the most prevalent drugs.
Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rodney Brewer says the roundup is the result of a three-year investigation.
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