Multi-year investigation leads to arrest of nine around Howell County

HOWELL COUNTY, Mo. — Law enforcement has placed nine individuals into custody after a multi-year investigation into an alleged drug trafficking organization.

According to a Howell County Sheriff's Office social media post, deputies from Howell County assisted the United States Marshals Service, South Central Drug Task Force, Operation Relentless Pursuit Task Force, Missouri State Highway Patrol and the West Plains Police Department in arresting residents involved in distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl. • Photo courtesy of Howell County Sheriff's Office. • Photo courtesy of Howell County Sheriff's Office. • Photo courtesy of Howell County Sheriff's Office. • Photo courtesy of Howell County Sheriff's Office. • Photo courtesy of Howell County Sheriff's Office. • Photo court