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5 days ago
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Collin County Sheriff's Office Nets Major Drug Busts, Including Years-Long Operation
The Collin County Sheriff's Office announced two major drug busts – one of which was years in the making. The sheriff's office announced a drug bust on August 12, which resulted in the arrest of a smuggler and the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, and likely drug money. The same day, officers also arrested two suspects for smuggling large amounts of marijuana. The North Texas Sheriff's Criminal Interdiction Unit (NTXCIU) performed both busts. The first operation 'took years,' and helped bring back a 'violent offender' from Mexico to face justice, according to a statement from the sheriff's office. NTXCIU also identified a suspected smuggler and seized a 'significant amount' of suspected drug money, 30,000 fentanyl pills, and 18 kg of cocaine – enough to kill 15,000 people. 'Because of these efforts and strong law enforcement partnerships, a drug trafficker, rapist, and murderer is headed toward federal prison,' the sheriff's office posted. Officers with NTXCIU also busted a large marijuana shipment on August 12. 'This is another example of NTXCIU's dedication to stopping the flow of illegal drugs through Texas and keeping our communities safe,' the sheriff's office posted. A representative from the sheriff's office told The Dallas Express she could not share any further information, especially since the first case is in federal court. Mexico extradited 26 cartel leaders – including Los Cuinis cartel leader Abigael González Valencia, aligned with the dangerous Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion – to the U.S. on August 13, as The Dallas Express reported at the time. This was part of a deal with the Department of Justice. Authorities often use the DFW area to bring cartel leaders to justice, as NBC DFW reported. For years, federal officials have flown cartel leaders into McKinney National Airport, where they are brought before federal trial in Plano and Sherman. Sheriffs from Collin, Grayson, Hunt, Parker, Rockwall, Smith, Tarrant, and Wise counties joined in 2018 to establish the NTXCIU, aiming to combat drug trafficking across the region, as The Dallas Express previously reported. They held a press conference last year, explaining how cartels are using the Dallas-Fort Worth area as a 'distribution center' for narcotics. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
23-06-2025
- CBS News
Body of missing Dallas firefighter recovered from North Texas lake, officials confirm
The body of a missing Dallas firefighter was recovered Monday morning after he was reported missing while kayaking at a North Texas lake over the weekend, officials confirmed. The Collin County Sheriff's Office said that at about 7 a.m., the body of Juan Chaidez was located and recovered from Lake Lavon near Bratonia Park. An extensive search was launched Saturday after Chaidez was reported missing after his kayak was found overturned in the water, and his dog, who had been with him, was found in the water alone, officials said. Several agencies, including Wylie Fire-Rescue, Dallas Fire Department, Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, helped in the search for Chaidez. Bratonia Park will remain closed to the public until further notice as authorities work to ensure the safety of ongoing operations, the Collin County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
CBS News
22-06-2025
- CBS News
Off-duty Dallas firefighter missing while kayaking at North Texas lake, officials say
The search is underway for a Dallas Fire-Rescue firefighter who went missing while kayaking on a North Texas lake, the Collin County Sheriff's Office announced. According to the sheriff's office, in the morning of Saturday, June 21, deputies were called to Bratonia Park on Lake Lavon after a report concerning an overturned kayak. A witness told authorities that they saw a kayaker with a dog in the water, and then later saw only the dog paddling near the overturned kayak. The dog was rescued from the water and is safe, officials said. The sheriff's office deployed patrol units, drone operators, and its dive team to begin the search for the missing person. Wylie Fire Rescue's marine unit also responded to the scene with additional resources, including boats. The sheriff's office confirmed the missing kayaker is a Dallas Fire-Rescue firefighter, who was off duty at the time he went missing but have yet to release his name. The search was suspended on Saturday and resumed at about 8:30 a.m. Sunday. The sheriff's office said in a news release that it has been challenging "due to winds and submerged trees." "The Collin County Sheriff's Office extends its gratitude to all assisting agencies," the sheriff's office said in a news release. This is a developing story. We'll have updates as more information becomes available.
