State, federal law enforcement seize 37 pounds of meth in traffic stop near Odessa
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) joined in a group effort by law enforcement to seize about 37 pounds of methamphetamine in Odessa.
During a traffic stop on April 11 in Odessa, three law enforcement agencies worked together to close an investigation.
Texas DPS' Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and Texas Highway Patrol (THP) conducted a joint investigation alongside the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Ector County to secure the drugs.
"This investigation's success is an example of the collaborative efforts of law enforcement to combat the trafficking of controlled substances in West Texas," Texas DPS said in a statement.
The Texas Dept of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and Texas Highway Patrol (THP) conducted a joint investigation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Ector County. The investigation resulted in the seizure of approx 37 pounds of meth. pic.twitter.com/dO3N8oWnnH
— City of Odessa (@CityofOdessa) April 22, 2024
The seizure is part of an ongoing investigation. As of Tuesday morning, no further information was available.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: 37 pounds of meth seized by state, federal law enforcement near Odessa
