Years long Madison County drug investigation leads to major seizure

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A years-long drug trafficking investigation in Madison County has led to the seizure of thousands of THC products, multiple firearms and other illegal drugs, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities said detectives recovered more than 1,600 THC cartridges containing more than 6 pounds of THC, along with 79 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 2.8 pounds of marijuana, 180 grams of THC wax, 56 grams of THC honey, 81 grams of THC edibles and 6 grams of heroin.

Investigators also seized 11 firearms and multiple vehicles.

The sheriff's office said the operation involved several local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and was aimed at disrupting the flow of illegal drugs into area communities.

"The operation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the investigators and partner agencies involved," the sheriff's office said in a statement on their social media page.

The investigation remains ongoing and additional updates may be released as the case progresses.

Agencies assisting with the investigation included the Rexburg Police Department, Fremont County Sheriff's Office, Idaho Falls Police Department, Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, Idaho State Police, Homeland Security Investigations and the United States Postal Inspection Service.