Two-year search for Huntington man on drug charges ends in California

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A man wanted in connection with a drug investigation in southern West Virginia has been arrested in California. The U.S. Marsha...

February 4, 2023
10:34 AM

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A man wanted in connection with a drug investigation in southern West Virginia has been arrested in California. The U.S. Marshals Southern District of West Virginia CUFFED Task Force announced Thursday that Elijah Tariq Figg, 23, of Huntington, was taken into custody in Los Angeles Wednesday. Authorities have been looking for Tigg for two years this month in connection with a DEA investigation into a drug trafficking organization. Authorities said Figg has ties to the Bloods and Gangster Disciples gangs.

MetroNews Staff