The Alaska State Troopers Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit and Coast Guard Investigative Service in Kodiak on September 16 concluded a portion of a several month investigation into the trafficking of controlled substances in Kodiak. The Alaska State Troopers patrol, in addition to the Alaska Wildlife Troopers and the Kodiak Police Department, served several search warrants involving residences and vehicles associated with the investigation.
Through the investigation, a total of approximately 11,457 blue “M30” fentanyl pills were seized along with 3.15 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, 89 grams of tar heroin, five handguns, and $58,722 in cash.
55-year-old Mark Nason of Kodiak, who is reportedly a 12-time convicted felon for violent offenses, was detained in the Safeway parking lot attempting to gain access to his vehicle, according to the online State Trooper Dispatch. A search of his vehicle showed Nason was in possession of a loaded handgun within reach, along with a large quantity of controlled substances. He was remanded to the Kodiak Jail for several charges including Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance and Misconduct Involving Weapons.
Additionally, 42-year-old Adam Ross, also of Kodiak, who is reportedly a convicted felon for the sale of controlled substances, was contacted at a property located off of Sawmill Circle and arrested while attempting to flee from arresting officers. Ross was remanded to the Kodiak Jail for multiple counts of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance.
The Alaska State Troopers report that a common user amount is one fentanyl pill, 0.1 grams of heroin and 0.1 grams of methamphetamine. There are ten user doses per gram of heroin and methamphetamine. One fentanyl pill has the potential to cause a fatal overdose each time one pill is consumed depending on the user tolerance.
The estimated street value profit of the seized drugs if sold in Kodiak is approximately $656,000.
The Kodiak State Drug Enforcement Unit/High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area is comprised of members of the Alaska State Troopers, Coast Guard Investigative Service, and Kodiak Police Department.
