NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – New Braunfels police have arrested eight people as part of a street crimes operation bust, which also resulted in the seizure of approximately 6,500 fentanyl-laced pills and additional drugs, cash and weapons.
Police said they executed two search warrants for known drug houses located in the 3900 block of Gentle Meadow and 400 block of Pebble Creek Run on Thursday in New Braunfels.
According to a press release, police were monitoring the home on Gentle Meadow and initiated two traffic stops, which resulted in the arrest of the following five people:
Following the traffic stops, police obtained a search warrant for the home on Gentle Meadow and found 1,500 counterfeit fentanyl-laced Percocet pills.
Items seized in New Braunfels Police Department Street Crimes Unit bust. (New Braunfels Police Department)
New Braunfels police said they also found cash, various narcotics, a handgun and an assault rifle in the home.
During the investigation into the first home, police were made aware of the home on Pebble Creek Run.
A traffic stop and a subsequent search warrant of the home led to the additional arrests of the three following people:
The arrests and search of the home at Pebble Creek Run led to the seizure of approximately 5,000 counterfeit fentanyl-laced Percocet pills as well as a large number of THC edibles, a large amount of cash, a handgun, and other property associated with the illicit proceeds of drug distribution like jewelry, designer handbags, shoes, and electronics, according to the press release.
“In total, approximately 6,500 fentanyl-laced pills were seized with an estimated street value of approximately $195,000 along with approximately $22,000 in cash,” New Braunfels police said.
Items seized in New Braunfels Police Department Street Crimes Unit bust. (New Braunfels Police Department)
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