Federal authorities seized over 150 pounds of various illegal drugs in North Texas alone as part of a nationwide initiative earlier this year to crack down on gang activity, U.S. attorneys said.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s “Operation Spring Cleaning” led to the seizure of 11.7 pounds of cocaine, 27.3 pounds of methamphetamine and 127.9 pounds of marijuana in North Texas, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office.
Additionally, investigators seized $273,000 of U.S. currency, $20,000 worth of jewelry, a Mercedes-Benz and 73 firearms, according to the statement. The seizures were conducted during the execution of six search warrants in the area…