For Release – October 22, 2023
Illinois State Police Seizes 9 Guns Destined to a Known Gang Member and 50 Kilos of Cocaine
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a crime enforcement detail October 16-19, 2023 in Douglas and Logan counties and seized nine firearms from a driver who confessed to transporting them to a known gang member in the Chicagoland area, and 50 kilos of cocaine hidden in a semi-trailer
“Through these special details targeting criminal activity on the interstates, ISP is focused on stopping the transportation and trafficking of illegal drugs and guns,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “A warning to criminals – if you’re traveling through Illinois, be prepared to meet an ISP trooper.”
CRIMPAT Results
| Traffic Enforcement Warnings Issued | 214 |
| Cocaine Seized | 50 kilos |
| Firearms Seized | 9 |
| Criminal Arrests | 5 |
| Scott’s Law Violations (Move Over) | 2 |
| Motor Carrier Safety Inspections | 51 |
ISP will continue to use all available resources including air operations, forensic services, investigators, increased patrols, and information sharing to combat violent crime.
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