ELKINS, W.Va. (WV News) — The nine drug task forces in the Northern District of West Virginia have seized more than 27 kilograms of fentanyl, 22 kilograms of methamphetamine and 13 kilograms of cocaine over the past year, acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.

“Since taking office, President Trump has made it a priority to eliminate drug cartels, reduce violent crime and end illegal immigration,” Bernard said in a statement. “As part of Operation Take Back America, we, in law enforcement, have been tasked with surging all federal and local resources to combat those crimes.”

Bernard highlighted recent cases investigated by the Potomac Highlands Drug Task Force.

In one case, Daniela Marie Giancoli, 36, and Michael Matthews, 36, both of Baltimore, were sentenced to federal pri

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