Duncanville police, DEA discover meth lab; $10M in narcotics seized

The Brief

  • A multi-week narcotics investigation by Duncanville Police and the DEA resulted in the bust of a major drug distribution network in Dallas County.
  • Authorities seized approximately 250 kilograms of methamphetamine and multiple firearms, with an estimated street value of up to $10 million.
  • Three individuals have been identified and are expected to face federal narcotics charges for their connection to the operation and an alleged meth conversion lab.

DUNCANVILLE, Texas A multi-week narcotics investigation in Duncanville and Dallas County has culminated in the seizure of illegal drugs with an estimated street value of up to $10 million and the identification of three individuals now facing federal charges, authorities announced Monday.

Duncanville Meth Lab Bust

What we know:

The Duncanville Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, working alongside personnel from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), targeted a significant drug distribution network that had been trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine throughout the area.

The investigation led detectives to a Dallas County residence where the suspects were allegedly manufacturing the drug. On October 27, officers from the Duncanville Narcotics Unit and SWAT Team, along with the DEA, executed a high-risk search warrant at the location.

Inside the home, law enforcement discovered an active methamphetamine conversion laboratory. Investigators ultimately seized approximately 250 kilograms of methamphetamine, as well as multiple firearms.

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