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.
The U.S. Marshals Service said its still looking for Tyjha Ali Watson, 28, of Charleston, in connection with the same drug investigation that originally had 11 defendants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the USMS Tip Hotline at 1-877-WANTED-2 or email the CUFFED Task Force Tip Hotline at USMS88TIPS@usdoj.gov. Authorities said tips would be kept confidential.