Verda KY Kentucky drug bust: Three Arrested on Fentanyl Charges

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TL;DR: On August 15, Harlan County Sheriff’s Office deputies executed a search warrant in the Verda community, arresting three people on trafficking charges involving fentanyl/carfentanil derivatives.Verda KYKentucky drug bust

What Happened

Deputies with the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office carried out a search warrant in the Verda community on August 15. The operation ended with three arrests tied to trafficking a deadly synthetic opioid: fentanyl/carfentanil.

Who Was Arrested

Robert Allen — charged with trafficking a controlled substance (carfentanil/fentanyl derivatives).
Wilburn Madon — charged with trafficking a controlled substance (carfentanil/fentanyl derivatives).
Vina Huff — charged with trafficking a controlled substance (carfentanil/fentanyl derivatives).

All charges are allegations. Court records will provide additional counts as the cases progress.

Why It Matters

Carfentanil is an extremely potent fentanyl analogue. Even a few grains can be lethal, which is why law enforcement treats these trafficking cases as high risk for the community.

Who Led the Bust

The Harlan County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies executed the warrant and made the arrests. Sheriff Chris Brewer currently heads the department, supported by Chief Deputy Jason Adams and a team of investigators.

HCSO210 E. Central St., Suite 202, Harlan, KY 40831(606) 573-1313

Next Steps

No official court dates or outcomes have been posted yet. Watch the HCSO Facebook page and Kentucky court dockets for updates. Verda KYKentucky drug bust

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.