  Va. Law Enforcement Agencies Fighting Rise in Heroin Use  MGN
Online  MGN Online  Feb. 26, 2014  The Blue Ridge Narcotics and
Gang Task Force say crime fighting has changed since they've
been in operation.  In the 90's, crack cocaine was a big issue
for the folks fighting the war on drugs. But now, they say
heroin is the drug of choice - and law enforcement officials are
seeing an increase in its use.  Last year, the task force seized
205 grams of heroin. The year before, they seized only three
grams.  Orange County Sheriff Mark Amos says new leadership in
recent years has helped them increase enforcement, and make more
arrests.  "Heroin now has become, it seems to be making a
comeback, and it is because it's much cheaper than prescription
medicine," says Sheriff Amos.  Last year, the task force
executed 27 search warrants, and 99 undercover drug purchases.
Representatives from State Police, DEA, Culpeper, Fauquier,
Orange, Madison and Greene counties work together on the task
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