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APD, HIDTA task force nabs suspect
ASHLAND According to a press release from the Ashland Police Department, a collaboration with a northeast Kentucky drug task force led to the arrest of a trafficking suspect and the seizure of fentanyl and weapons.
APD said its patrol division and special operations bureau joined with the Northeast Kentucky Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) task force in executing a search warrant on Friday as part of an investigation into illegal drug activity, resulting in the arrest of 31-year-old Troy Stephens.
Stephens is currently held at the Boyd County Detention Center on charges of trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
'The Ashland Police Department remains committed to combating illegal drug trafficking and ensuring the safety of our community,' the statement reads, 'This operation underscores our dedication to removing dangerous substances and illegal firearms from our streets.'