Operation Triple Beam nabs drug suspects, guns in Roanoke Gene Marrano April 1, 2019 1 minute read G Marrano photos 200 plus suspects and fugitives were arrested in Roanoke area over the past three months for charges that drug trafficking and possession of firearms by a felon. More about “Operation Triple Beam” from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: McAuliffe unsure about 2020 Presidential bid after missed deadlineNext: VT fans start Go Fund Me page to keep Buzz Williams in Blacksburg Related Stories Local political scientist says US-Iran deal looks to be a good step forward Gene Marrano June 16, 2026 Virginia moves toward legal cannabis sales after budget compromise Ian Price June 16, 2026 USA Cycling Mountain Biking Championships adds another year – back in Roanoke Valley for 2027 Gene Marrano June 15, 2026