Las Vegas Sun

April 23, 2024

Elko drug probe nets arrests, one-quarter pound of heroin

ELKO — A month-long investigation into illegal drug trafficking in northeast Nevada has netted a quarter-pound of heroin and at least four arrests in Elko.

Police told the Elko Daily Free Press that sheriff's deputies and detectives from the regional combined narcotics unit executed a search warrant Thursday at a residence near the Lamoille Highway east of downtown.

They confiscated nearly 120 grams of heroin and 21 grams of methamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia and a stolen firearm.

28-year-old Brianna Highland-Luna of Reno was booked on the most serious charges, including two counts of drug trafficking, three counts of possession with intent to sell a controlled substance, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and a parole violation.

Her bail was set at $411,280. It's not clear if she has a lawyer.

The other suspects are all from Elko.