The Austin Police Department has reportedly made a significant break in a drug trafficking case with the arrest of a 33-year-old man. The raid, taking place at 91 Red River Street, followed a lengthy investigation into drug distribution within the city’s downtown and East Austin areas. Jesse Carrillo, a Hispanic male, was arrested on September 3, 2025, and is facing charges for money laundering and delivery of a controlled substance, according to a statement released by the APD.
In the course of the search warrant execution, investigators seized a considerable amount of drugs and cash—over $200,000 in currency and substances ranging from marijuana and cocaine to THC vape cartridges and psilocybin-laced candy bars. Carillo, taken into custody without incident, has been charged with a second-degree felony for money laundering and a first-degree felony for delivery of a controlled substance, the APD reported.
Details of the seizure reflect the extent of the operation: over 20 pounds of marijuana, 194 THC vape cartridges, nearly 3 kilograms of candy bars suspected to be laced with psilocybin, and a stash of cocaine. The APD’s Narcotics Support Unit, specialized in tackling organized drug networks, has signaled a clear intent to disrupt these operations and reaffirmed its commitment to Austin’s community safety…