DEA Houston: More than 50 pounds of cocaine seized in South Texas operation

HOUSTON (CW39) – More than 50 pounds of cocaine was taken off the road during a joint enforcement operation in South Texas, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Houston Division.

DEA officials said the cocaine was seized by DEA McAllen and the Texas Department of Public Safety South Texas Region. Investigators said the drugs were headed to the Rio Grande Valley area.

What to know

  • More than 50 pounds of cocaine was seized.
  • The operation involved DEA McAllen and Texas DPS.
  • Officials said the cocaine was headed to the Rio Grande Valley.

Where was the cocaine headed?

The DEA Houston Division shared a photo of the seized cocaine, showing the amount of drugs recovered during the operation.

Officials did not release additional details about where the seizure happened, whether anyone was arrested or how the investigation began…

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