According to Constable Alan Rosen, law enforcement seized a significant amount of illicit substances and weapons during a raid at an apartment complex in NW Houston.
The confiscated items included heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, 232 pounds of marijuana, and a large number of firearms.
A year-long undercover investigation led by Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen has successfully dismantled a colossal $1 million drug operation connected to a notorious Venezuelan gang, as announced on Wednesday.
According to officials, there was an organized crime ring that had set up a drive-thru drug trafficking operation in a northwest Houston apartment complex on Antoine and Tidwell.
It is reported that the suspects were involved in the sale of various drugs, including black tar heroin, cocaine, meth, MDMA, and weed.
Shockingly, they were serving as many as 30 cars per hour, highlighting the extent of their illegal activities.
In a record-breaking operation, authorities have apprehended five individuals involved in the biggest drug bust ever witnessed in Precinct 1.
According to DPS Lt. Craig Cummings, these suspects are believed to have connections with Tren de Aragua, a notorious gang hailing from Venezuela. Additionally, two more individuals were handed over to ICE custody due to immigration-related concerns.
These are the items that were confiscated:
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- 232 pounds of marijuana
- 13 kilos of methamphetamine
- 7 kilos of cocaine
- 1 kilo of MDMA
- 43 grams of black tar heroin
- 40 grams of mushrooms
- 24 firearms, including three that were stolen
According to Rosen, law enforcement officials discovered a significant religious shrine in one of the apartments, which was believed to serve as a form of protection for the individuals involved.
“I can’t even begin to imagine what it must have been like for a family living in that complex. The constant flow of traffic, the rampant drug addiction, and the illegal activities taking place there must have been overwhelming,” expressed Rosen.
“It’s a harsh reality that they had to face every single day, and even their children were exposed to it. We’ve reached a point where we are fed up with this situation.”
According to him, individuals who observed the situation may have been too frightened to report it.
“People have been exposed to various events through television, and as a result, they desire a peaceful environment to raise their families without getting entangled in unnecessary matters,” expressed Rosen.
The investigation began when a pair of patrol officers spotted suspicious activity at the complex and stopped a few questionable vehicles.
Upon searching the vehicles, they discovered drugs in each one, leading them to quickly realize that they had stumbled upon a significant criminal organization.
The Texas Department of Public Safety was contacted by Pct. 1 to assist in the undercover and surveillance operation.
Additionally, special agents assigned to the DPS Texas Anti-Gang Center in Houston, the U.S. Marshal Service, and the Houston Police Department all collaborated in the investigation.
According to Rosen, the investigation is still in progress and there is a possibility of further arrests.
“People have the right to live in peace and should have the opportunity to reside in areas free from drugs,” expressed Rosen.
