Two of the suspects were charged with distributing fentanyl that resulted in death. The DEA has been contacted for further comment. Striding for Equine Excellence! An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. The drug bust on Oct. 8 in Denton County led the Dallas DEA to about 1,930 pounds of methamphetamine worth about $45 million. Those arrested includes: All of the defendants are charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. A group known as Challenge of Tarrant County sent out PSAs asking parents to keep on eye on their children's social media activity. "Their diligent efforts further our common goal of dismantling whom we believe are drug trafficking organizations by targeting their leadership and soldiers as well as intercepting narcotics and suspected ill-gotten financial gains.". North Texas residents also started initiatives to warn about the dangers of fake pills. The crimes involved drug trafficking and related activities in the Houston and Galveston areas, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. "Unfortunately, methamphetamine is one of the largest threats in North Texas, so we would anticipate that a lot of it was destined for the market here.". They include both hand and machine-operated ones. Further tests will be done on the narcotics. Abbott proposes state takes over policing downtown Austin. Law enforcement seized approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine these individuals allegedly trafficked. The DEA said the amount seized in Dallas equated to 20 percent of all the meth found in 2020. I commend this multi-agency effort involving law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, said Lowery. RELATED:Man responsible for multiple burglaries in West Campus arrested. The name may be familiar to some as about 20 years ago he was sued by actress Sandra Bullock. Ninfa Saavedra, Digital Content Specialist. If convicted they face between 10 years to life in federal prison. (Bexar County Sheriff's Office), Kevin Sauls, 41, was arrested for possession of narcotics. The drug ring reportedly worked out of several locations;some were used to grow marijuana and one elaborate manufacturing sitein Dripping Springs hada press used to make pills. McALLEN, Texas A total of five people have been arrested on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Most of those named in the federal indictment has already been processed out of jail and are awaiting trial. Agreement. Buckets containing nearly 181 pounds of methamphetamine. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The sheriff's office said 11 weapons were also seized. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Texas Methamphetamine Cocaine. 2300 Houston, TX 77002. Those arrested in the Houston area are expected to make appearances before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christina A. Bryan starting at 2 p.m. today. Eight of the accused are current or former UT students;majoring in studies like mathematics, chemistry, psychology, and business. All Rights Reserved. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. All paddocks, pastures and stalls have fresh water cleaned daily and all horses are checked regularly.Otterson Lake Farm offers unlimited trail access at the doorstep of Algonquin Park. Clima en Dallas Fort Worth ahora: Fuertes tormentas posible el jueves. Law enforcement officers seized nearly 40 pounds of methamphetamine, 26 ounces of marijuana, nearly $18,000 in suspected drug proceeds, a Glock pistol and an AR-15 style weapon. Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura Garcia is prosecuting the case. The female driver was identified as Shauna Madrid, 36, from Roswell, New Mexico. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Combining activity inside and outside of Operation Lone Star's area of interest, the Texas DPS has seized 886 pounds of fentanyl approximately 200,790,522 lethal doses, according to data provided by the DPS in a slide presentation. The multi-count indictment was returned Feb. 21 and unsealed upon the arrests last week. The U.S. recorded its highest number of drug-overdose deaths in a 12-month period, eclipsing 100,000 for the first time, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been efforts within the last year to curb an increase in overdose deaths caused by fentanyl-laced pills across the nation. "The Yellow Rose of Texas is safer today as we bring justice to those drug traffickers who want to poison our communities and profit from those who struggle with addiction. According to Eastland County Today, Tuesday at 1:30 am Eastland County Deputy Sheriff Colby Jackson made a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle on Interstate 20. A lock ( Tucker Carlson: Is there a connection between mass killings and prescription drugs. "We still have more targets in our sights," Chavez said. "[This] city-wide, cooperative law enforcement efforts to disrupt the methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking in our city was a tremendous success," Chavez said at the time. According to new data provided by the Texas DPS on Thursday, Operation Lone Star has seized 160 pounds of fentanyl within its targeted area. 4. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Ontario Equestrian Federation is the umbrella organization committed to equine welfare and providing leadership and support to the individuals, associations and industries in Ontario's horse community. Some allegedly conspired to commit money laundering and illegally transferred money from the U.S. to Mexico to promote the illicit drug smuggling activities, authorities said. We will surge the resources and law enforcement personnel needed to confront this crisis.". WebU.S. CBP officers seized the narcotics along with the vehicle and turned the traveler over to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents for further investigation. "I see a lot of lives saved when we can stack up kilograms of drugs like this on a table," Chavez said. DEA warns of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. The federal indictment names 22-year-old Varun Prasad of Austinas the leader of the drug ring. The individuals arrested in the Houston area are expected to make appearances before a judge at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. No arrests have been made. Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. ABC13 requested additional information in this case and will update as more becomes available. Southern District of Texas 1000 "No doubt, this got his attention. Around $120,000 worth of methamphetamine. The fentanyl crisis is claiming far too many young Texans, Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted Wednesday. Deputies had stopped a vehicle and discovered about 10.5 kilograms of methamphetamine. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Homeland Security Investigations agents and Houston firefighters were also on scene. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Marshals returned to Brady on Tuesday morning in an attempt to stop the gigantic drug ring that is supplying narcotics across Texas according to sources with the federal court system. The group said fake pills are being purchased through social media. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS WebThe Drug Enforcement Administration, Hidalgo County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force and FBI conducted the investigation. 360 connector bridge, police say, Thunderstorms roll through North Texas. Documents say the individuals engaged in a variety of fentanyl, cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana transactions. Subsequent to the universitys formal termination process, her employment was terminated on March 31, 2020. The Otterson Lake Farm team has truly flourished over the past 10 years and we look forward to an even brighter future. Police were posted outside a business before several officers donned white hazmat suits and entered. During the operation Tuesday, officers also found over 100 kilograms combined of suspected cocaine, fentanyl and marijuana in addition to 39 firearms. HOUSTON A total of 50 people were arrested following one of the largest drug busts in south Texas in recent years, according to Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery and Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Pills purchased through social media arent what you think, one person said in a Challenge of Tarrant County video. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WebHOUSTON A total of 50 people were arrested following one of the largest drug busts in south Texas in recent years, according to Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery and Special Agent You can follow him on Twitter @timothynerozzi and can email him at timothy.nerozzi@fox.com, Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Their diligent efforts further our common goal of dismantling whom we believe are drug trafficking organizations by targeting their leadership and soldiers as well as intercepting narcotics and suspected ill-gotten financial gains.. Former Texas State Rep. Poncho Nevrez at AudioRec Productions, a recording studio in Piedras Negras, Mexico, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. On Authorities seized more than 150 kilograms of cocaine, over 140 kilograms of meth, approximately six and 18 kilograms of heroin and fentanyl, and more than 500 kilograms of marijuana, according to the charges. "But what ends up happening with a lot of these is they end up leading to death because people don't know these are in the drugs they're ingesting.". Around $10 million worth of illegal narcotics seized in Dallas drug bust, police say, Lake Worth police make largest bust in department history after over $2M worth of drugs found in home, Fort Worth drug bust leads to seizure of enough fentanyl to kill 500,000 people, police say. Other drugs seized within that area include marijuana (13,494 pounds), cocaine (2,430 pounds), meth (1,647 pounds), and heroin (37 pounds). Texas law enforcement agencies have made multiple drug busts in the past week, seizing a combined total of roughly $4.4 million worth of cocaine and methamphetamine. Have a question about Government Services? "Most recently it's been found in ecstasy tablets," she later added. Monthly Board $300 outdoor & $450 indoor. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas. Operation Lone Star was formed in March of this year under Republican Texas Gov. A Connecticut woman says her two 10-year-old German Shepherds, Cimo and Lieben, were shot, beheaded, and killed by a hunter from New York. Federal and local law enforcement recovered more than a kilogram of cocaine, half a kilogram of methamphetamine, 14 Greg Abbott. Prasad, Daneshjou, Larue, and Zarate are also charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering. WebAccording to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the drugs were confiscated in the Cloverleaf area. 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