Working as part
of a multi-agency safety emphasis, officers from the Idaho State Police, the Kootenai
County Sheriff’s Office and the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office conducted a
three day highway emphasis patrol in Kootenai and Shoshone County. Several
people were arrested on suspicion of trafficking heroin, cocaine, and
marijuana. Arrests were also made for outstanding warrants,
possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Several drivers were also arrested for operating a motor vehicle while
intoxicated or impaired.