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Multi-Agency Highway Interdiction Nets $700,000 in Suspected Drug Cartel Cash


A significant amount of suspected drug cartel cash, believed to be approximately $700,000 USD, has been intercepted during a recent highway interdiction operation, thanks to exceptional cooperation between multiple law enforcement agencies.

The substantial sum of currency, believed to be en route back to cartel operatives, was discovered during a coordinated traffic stop and the subsequent investigation. This successful operation underscores the unwavering commitment of law enforcement to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking networks, regardless of their evolving tactics.

The following agencies played a crucial role in this interdiction effort, demonstrating outstanding teamwork and communication across jurisdictions:

  • Wharton Police Department
  • Kerr County Sheriff’s Office
  • Live Oak County Sheriff’s Office
  • East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office
  • DEA Group 21 – Baton Rouge
  • DEA – San Antonio Division
  • DEA – Houston Division

This collaborative success sends a clear message to drug trafficking organizations: law enforcement agencies are united and working together to track and seize illicit proceeds, no matter where the money trail leads.