Title: Virginia Tech Student Arrested for Possession of $230,000 Worth of Psychoactive Drugs
A Virginia Tech student has been taken into custody on allegations of having $230,000 worth of psychoactive drugs intended for sale, as reported by the police.
Virginia Tech Student Arrested: The Allegations and Investigation
Julius C. Semple-Dormer was apprehended on Tuesday following the execution of a search warrant by the Blacksburg Police department, as part of an ongoing narcotics trafficking probe. During the search, law enforcement officials, with the assistance of the Virginia State Police, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and the Christiansburg Police department, found nine different types of drugs along with $10,000 in cash in Semple-Dormer’s possession.
Charges Against Semple-Dormer
Semple-Dormer faces three charges related to the manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with the intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute controlled substances or imitation controlled substances, as well as possession with intent to sell, give, or distribute marijuana.
The Drug Bust: Details Revealed
The Blacksburg Police department shared details of the bust on their official Facebook page, disclosing the various types of drugs found in Semple-Dormer’s possession. The combined street value of the confiscated drugs amounted to $237,100, according to the authorities. The breakdown of the seized substances is as follows:
- 2.08lbs of Psilocybin Mushrooms (Estimated Street Value of $1500)
- 7grams of Ketamine (Estimated Street Value $700)
- 752 Hits of LSD (Estimated Street Value of $11,000)
- 9.79lbs of Marijuana (Estimated Street Value of $12,000)
- 827grams of THC Wax (Estimated Street Value of $4,800)
- 51grams of THC Resin (Estimated Street Value of $300)
- 4lbs 9ounces of Ibogaine (Estimated Street Value of $204,400)
- 13grams of MDMA (Estimated Street Value $1300)
- 3,784grams of THC Gummies (Estimated Street Value of $1100)
Legal Proceedings Await Semple-Dormer
Inside Edition Digital has attempted to contact the circuit court where Semple-Dormer is scheduled to appear before a judge. The current status regarding his plea or legal representation remains undisclosed.
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