State troopers tell committee Anchorage is drug hub; 2025 seizures totaled about 1,139 pounds At a March 19 House Tribal Affairs hearing, Alaska Department of Public Safety officials said roughly 82% of statewide drug seizures occur in the Anchorage hub and reported approximately 516,878 grams (about 1,139 pounds) seized in 2025. Officials also described staffing gaps and partnerships used to sustain rural enforcement.

Anchorage has become the epicenter of Alaska's drug crisis, with over 1,139 pounds of illegal substances seized in 2025 alone.

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