AMARILLO – On January 27 & 28, 2023, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Special Agents and DPS Highway Patrol, along with the Amarillo Police Department (APD) Special Operations Division, APD Criminal Investigations Division, Potter County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), Randall County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and the Lubbock Texas Anti-gang Unit Officers, conducted a two-day operation to combat the city’s violent crime. The operation targeted individuals involved in violent and gun-related offenses in neighborhoods identified as high-crime areas.
The collaborative effort resulted in 181 traffic stops and 34 arrests, including 21 for felonies. Seven gang members were also identified. The joint operation was successful in removing drugs and weapons from the streets, including 10 grams of cocaine, one gram of fentanyl, 64 grams of methamphetamine, six handguns, and three rifles. 17 felony warrants were served, two stolen vehicles, and $14,000 in stolen property was recovered.
This operation highlights the partnership between local, state, and federal law enforcement partners working together to pursue justice and make our communities safe for all.
