Van Zandt County officials shut down illegal drug operation
CANTON, Texas (KETK)– The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team, the Drug Enforcement Agency, Homeland Security Investigations and Hunt County Sheriff’s Office deputies joined forces to shut down a major illegal drug operation on Friday.
A federal search warrant allowed both local and federal agencies to search a property on Interstate 20 for illegal drugs. The operation began early on Friday morning with law enforcement officials following up on multiple leads they had on the property.
Courtesy of Van Zandt County Sheriff Office
The Van Zandt County SWAT vehicle and the DEA SWAT vehicle provided extra protection over the law enforcement officers as they searched the property. Their search lead to the closing of a major drug manufacturing facility and the arrests of three people.
“This is yet another example of the willingness of the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office to work with other agencies to ensure the safety of our citizens. We are grateful for our working relationships with our partner agencies and the progress we are making,” Van Zandt County Sheriff Kevin Bridger said.
The subjects are currently in federal custody and the investigation is ongoing.
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