The Lexington Police Department is notifying the citizens of Lexington that a significant narcotics and firearms seizure occurred within the city limits of Lexington on September 27, 2026.
As a result of an ongoing investigation, Lexington Police officers conducted enforcement activity that resulted in the seizure of approximately 35 pounds of live and processed marijuana, multiple additional controlled substances, 10 firearms, drug paraphernalia, and other items associated with the cultivation, processing, and distribution of illegal narcotics.
The items seized included:
• Approximately 35 pounds of live and processed marijuana
• Methamphetamine
• Liquid morphine
• Hash oil
• Liquid THC
• Prescription pills
• A white powdery substance, pending further identification and/or laboratory testing
• 10 firearms
• Drug paraphernalia and other items associated with the cultivation, processing, and distribution of narcotics
This seizure represents a significant quantity and variety of narcotics and firearms removed from within our community.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as it becomes appropriate and will not compromise the investigation or any pending prosecution.
The Lexington Police Department would like to recognize the officers involved in this investigation and thank the assisting agencies whose cooperation and investigative efforts contributed to this seizure.
The Lexington Police Department remains committed to protecting the citizens of Lexington and addressing illegal narcotics and other criminal activity within our community. We encourage residents to report suspected narcotics activity or other criminal activity to law enforcement. Information provided by our citizens is an important part of keeping Lexington a safe community.
All persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
