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Updated 12:00 pm, Saturday, June 17, 2017
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Pinehurst
On June 12, 37-year-old Phillip James Kimich was arrested and charged with first-degree felony manufacture and delivery of methamphetamine. He was recognized by police as a suspect in an ongoing investigation involving drug trafficking in Harris and Montgomery County. less
Pinehurst
On June 12, 37-year-old Phillip James Kimich was arrested and charged with first-degree felony manufacture and delivery of methamphetamine. He was recognized by police as a suspect in an ongoing … more
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Houston
Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office recovered lollipops made of methamphetamine in a drug raid on June 12, 2017. The street value of the drugs was estimated to be nearly $1 million and investigators believe the lollipops are targeted toward children, as some are made out of Star Wars and Batman characters. less
Houston
Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office recovered lollipops made of methamphetamine in a drug raid on June 12, 2017. The street value of the drugs was estimated to be nearly $1 million and … more
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Cypress
Harris County investigators followed tips from concerned neighbors on June 7, 2017 and busted a massive marijuana grow operation inside a home near Cy Falls High School.
Cypress
Harris County investigators followed tips from concerned neighbors on June 7, 2017 and busted a massive marijuana grow operation inside a home near Cy Falls High School.
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Katy
John Brandon Bryant, 34, of Katy was arrested by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office on May 24, 2017. Deputies say they found synthetic anabolic steroids, powder methamphetamine, ecstasy (MDMA), THC infused edibles, Psiloscybin (mushrooms), and a largeamount of prescription drugs.
Katy
John Brandon Bryant, 34, of Katy was arrested by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office on May 24, 2017. Deputies say they found synthetic anabolic steroids, powder methamphetamine, ecstasy (MDMA), THC
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Richmond
Five Richmond-area residents were arrested on March 31 and charged with the sale of crack cocaine, synthetic cannabis and PCP. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, the accused had “paraphernalia indicative of manufacturing, packaging and distributing these illicit substances.” The drug bust occurred in the 1700 block of George Avenue, near Pink Elementary. less
Richmond
Five Richmond-area residents were arrested on March 31 and charged with the sale of crack cocaine, synthetic cannabis and PCP. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, the accused had … more
Six residents of Richmond and Rosenberg were arrested on March 3 by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. According to police, “drug paraphernalia indicative of manufacturing, packaging and distributing powder cocaine and synthetic cannabinoids was also located inside the residence.”
Six residents of Richmond and Rosenberg were arrested on March 3 by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office. According to police, “drug paraphernalia indicative of manufacturing, packaging
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An April 28 traffic stop of a speeding truck lead police to 122 grams of methamphetamine. Police said they also found a semi-auto pistol inside.
An April 28 traffic stop of a speeding truck lead police to 122 grams of methamphetamine. Police said they also found a semi-auto pistol inside.
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More than 400 pounds of marijuana was seized during a traffic stop Jan. 13 on the Katy Freeway in west Harris County. (Harris County precinct 4 Constable’s Office)
More than 400 pounds of marijuana was seized during a traffic stop Jan. 13 on the Katy Freeway in west Harris County. (Harris County precinct 4 Constable’s Office)
Santa Fe
Santa Fe police seized 29 grams of heroin and $4,500 cash during a traffic stop on Jan. 5, 2017.
Santa Fe
Santa Fe police seized 29 grams of heroin and $4,500 cash during a traffic stop on Jan. 5, 2017.
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Two Lufkin residents were arrested Jan. 3 after Splendora police found narcotics in their vehicle. Police found 765.8 grams of meth, 5.8 ounces of marijuana, pills and 4.1 grams concentrated cannabis.
Two Lufkin residents were arrested Jan. 3 after Splendora police found narcotics in their vehicle. Police found 765.8 grams of meth, 5.8 ounces of marijuana, pills and 4.1 grams concentrated
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Galveston County
Investigators in Bacliff busted three alleged meth dealers on Jan. 5, concluding a two-year investigation into the distribution of large quantities of the drug throughout Galveston County.
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and the Galveston Police Department executed arrest and search warrant in the 100 block of Mary Lane
Suspect: Jessica Sanchez
Galveston County
Investigators in Bacliff busted three alleged meth dealers on Jan. 5, concluding a two-year investigation into the distribution of large quantities of the drug throughout Galveston County.
Photo: Galveston County Sheriff’s Office
Galveston County
Investigators in Bacliff busted three alleged meth dealers on Jan. 5, concluding a two-year investigation into the distribution of large quantities of the drug throughout Galveston County. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and the Galveston Police Department executed arrest and search warrant in the 100 block of Mary Lane
Suspect: Roberto Hernandez
Galveston County
Investigators in Bacliff busted three alleged meth dealers on Jan. 5, concluding a two-year investigation into the distribution of large quantities of the drug throughout Galveston County. The
Photo: Galveston County Sheriff’s Office
Galveston County
Investigators in Bacliff busted three alleged meth dealers on Jan. 5, concluding a two-year investigation into the distribution of large quantities of the drug throughout Galveston County. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and the Galveston Police Department executed arrest and search warrant in the 100 block of Mary Lane
Suspect: Engaryd Zamora
Galveston County
Investigators in Bacliff busted three alleged meth dealers on Jan. 5, concluding a two-year investigation into the distribution of large quantities of the drug throughout Galveston County. The
Photo: Galveston County Sheriff’s Office
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office discovered a marijuana grow operation in Magnolia on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.
A special investigations unit and a narcotics enforcement team had obtained a search warrant after receiving information on marijuana and other narcotics sales in the 14900 block of St. James Place.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office discovered a marijuana grow operation in Magnolia on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. A special investigations unit and a narcotics enforcement team had obtained a
Photo: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office discovered a marijuana grow operation in Magnolia on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.
A special investigations unit and a narcotics enforcement team had obtained a search warrant after receiving information on marijuana and other narcotics sales in the 14900 block of St. James Place.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office discovered a marijuana grow operation in Magnolia on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. A special investigations unit and a narcotics enforcement team had obtained a
Photo: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Suspect David Yeoward, 45, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, a first-degree felony, and possession of marijuana, a third-degree felony after the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department raided a marijuana grow operation on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.
Suspect David Yeoward, 45, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, a first-degree felony, and possession of marijuana, a third-degree felony after the Montgomery County
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The Department of Public Safety seized more than 50 pounds of marijuana near Amarillo on Oct. 26, 2016. The marijuana was being transported to Houston from Santa Anna, California.
The Department of Public Safety seized more than 50 pounds of marijuana near Amarillo on Oct. 26, 2016. The marijuana was being transported to Houston from Santa Anna, California.
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Houston airport arrest
A 26-year-old woman was caught in George Bush International Airport on Sept. 4, 2016, trying to smuggle more than two pounds of heroin in the lining of her backpack. The heroin was valued at $70,000.
Houston airport arrest
A 26-year-old woman was caught in George Bush International Airport on Sept. 4, 2016, trying to smuggle more than two pounds of heroin in the lining of her backpack. The heroin was valued
Photo: U.S. Customs And Border Protection
Presidio
A record-breaking $2 million in meth was found by U.S. Border Patrol officials at the Mexico-Texas border, Jan. 11, 2017.
Presidio
A record-breaking $2 million in meth was found by U.S. Border Patrol officials at the Mexico-Texas border, Jan. 11, 2017.
Photo: U.S. Customs And Border Protection
Family meth bust
Eight people, including 4 family members were arrested in a meth bust by the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. Drugs, a gun and cash were seized from the Hockley home where another drug bust had occurred in 2015.
Family meth bust
Eight people, including 4 family members were arrested in a meth bust by the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. Drugs, a gun and cash were seized from the
Photo: Montgomery County Police Reporter
Family meth bust
Items seized by the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office Monday, Nov. 28, 2016.
Family meth bust
Items seized by the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office Monday, Nov. 28, 2016.
Photo: Montgomery County Police Reporter
The internet was shocked by a particularly sinister drug operation recently busted by Houston-area police.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators said they found “bags and bags and bags” of methamphetamine disguised as lollipops after responding to a burglary call.
Police believe that the lollipops, whose total street value was worth nearly $1 million, were intended to target children.
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News of the bust appeared on the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page and was shared more than 2,300 times, eventually being picked up by national outlets like The Washington Post and Vice news.
Of course, this drug bust is one of many that occur in Houston, a city U.S. justice officials have deemed a “high-intensity drug trafficking area.”
MORE PHOTOS: Police find nearly $1 million worth of meth disguised as lollipops
According to a task force assigned to reduce drug trafficking, Houston’s “proximity to Mexico, transportation infrastructure, racial and ethnic diversity, corporate economy and international trade” make Houston “one of the nation’s primary distribution hubs, as well as a conduit for the movement of illegal drug proceeds to source countries.”
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