DEA: Nearly 1,600 pounds of meth found hidden in horse feed in northeast Houston<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhat investigators say was seized <\/p>\n
According to DPS, investigators recovered a large amount of suspected methamphetamine and related materials:<\/p>\n
15 gallons of liquid methamphetamine1,140 pounds of livestock feed that tested positive for methamphetamine137 pounds of liquid methamphetamine5 pounds of crystal methamphetamine finished product4 firearms <\/p>\n
Authorities also reported five arrests tied to the operation.<\/p>\n
\nMulti-agency effort <\/p>\n
DPS said the operation was carried out by its Criminal Investigation Division alongside multiple partners, including:<\/p>\n
2B3 Major Drug SquadDrug Enforcement Administration Strike Force D-45Houston Police Department Targeted Narcotics Enforcement TeamDPS Methamphetamine Initiative GroupHPD High Hazard Clan Lab <\/p>\n
\nDPS statement <\/p>\n
\u201cFollowing a 2-day operation in Houston, DPS CID – alongside our local and state partners – made a major impact in the fight against dangerous narcotics trafficking,\u201d the agency said in its post.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis operation is a direct result of outstanding collaboration and together, these partnerships will continue to keep dangerous drugs and weapons off our streets and out of our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
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