W.Va. man wanted in federal drug trafficking investigation arrested; another still on the run

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – One in every of two males from West Virginia wished by federal officers in a drug trafficking investigation was arrested in California, in response to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS).

Elijah Tariq Figg, 23, of Huntington, was arrested Wednesday in Los Angeles.

Investigators say Figg was wished on a federal indictment associated to a DEA investigation right into a drug-trafficking group with ties to the Bloods and Gangster Disciples legal gangs.

Tyjha Watson, 28, of Charleston, remains to be wished by the USMS. He’s described as 6 toes and 220 kilos with brown eyes and black hair. His alias is Zeko Pack Watson.

Investigators say 11 different defendants have been charged within the investigation. Authorities stated Watson is the one one who has not been caught.

Anybody with details about his whereabouts is requested to name the USMS Tip Hotline at 1-877-WANTED-2 or e-mail the CUFFED Process Power Tip Hotline. All ideas are saved confidential.

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