North Las Vegas police say their Narcotics Unit yanked a massive load of illegal drugs off city streets on Thursday, including roughly 20 kilograms of methamphetamine, nearly 3.8 kilograms of heroin and more than $10,000 in cash. The department described the operations as part of an ongoing push to disrupt trafficking and cut crime in North Las Vegas. The seizures were announced in a social post the department published on April 9.
According to the North Las Vegas Police Department's Facebook, the Narcotics Unit logged seizures that included 11,252.6 grams and 8,806.1 grams of methamphetamine; 2,375.2 grams and 1,411.9 grams of heroin; 18.8 grams of cocaine; and $10,180 in seized cash. The post credited the Narcotics Unit for the operations and said the work reflects an ongoing commitment to disrupting drug trafficking in the city.
"Our Narcotics Unit continues to make a significant impact in our community," the department wrote, adding that the seizures "reflect an ongoing commitment to reducing crime, disrupting drug trafficking, and keeping North Las Vegas safe."
How Big Is the Haul?
Adding up the figures the department published yields about 20,058.7 grams of methamphetamine, which is roughly 20.06 kilograms or about 44.2 pounds, and about 3,787.1 grams of heroin, which is roughly 3.79 kilograms or about 8.4 pounds. These totals are calculations based on the numbers the department provided in its post.
Wider Context
Federal reporting from the Drug Enforcement Administration shows that methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs remain a major national threat. Its 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment highlights how meth and synthetics continue to drive trafficking patterns and public‑health risk. Large local seizures can reduce street-level availability, but federal and public‑health data suggest enforcement is just one piece of a much larger response.
Local Pattern
North Las Vegas police have made similar large seizures in recent months; a December 2025 operation that recovered more than 8 kilograms of meth and other drugs was previously reported by Hoodline. The Las Vegas Review‑Journal has also documented historic, multi‑pound meth hauls in the valley, underscoring why the region is a focal point for narcotics enforcement (Review‑Journal).
The Narcotics Unit said investigations will continue and that its efforts are part of an ongoing strategy to disrupt trafficking. Anyone with tips or information is asked to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department.
