Drug task force collects over 6,000 fentanyl pills in Bristol arrest

An alleged drug pusher from Bristol, Virginia is in custody and his cargo has been seized–6,700 illicit fentanyl pills.

Bobby John Arnett, 53, was arrested by Washington County officers and members of the Holston River Regional Drug Task Force in the McCall Gap area of Glade Spring. The report said Arnett had $16,000 in cash from drug sales and 20 guns including two that were reported stolen.

Arnett is charged with money laundering and four drug and weapon charges.

Police have also issued warrants for Briar Stephens, 23, also of Bristol, in connection to the case.

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