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While the drug has not made its way into the county in vast numbers, Wilson advised that businesses do need to be alert to people purchasing items that are used to make the illegal drug, methamphetamine.
Of more concern to Wilson is the use of cocaine and marijuana in Rappahannock County, which he has found to be prevalent.
While the task force has agents assigned to investigate areas where there is known illicit drug use or manufacturing, Rappahannock County is the only locality within the region that does not participate with the Blue Ridge Task Force.
According to Sheriff Sherertz, the choice not to participate has to do with funding.
“I cannot collapse our force to have a deputy to work with just the drug force,” said
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