"A nationwide operation has resulted in the arrest of more than 300 suspected members of a large drug cartel this week, with nearly a third of the arrests occurring in Texas, officials said. Texarkana was among the many drug distribution points." (Source: Texarkana Gazette, "Texarkana listed as distribution point in drug cartel investigation,: October 24, 2009)
(NOTE: This story is a follow-up to, "Largest US sting on Mexican drug operations nabs 300-plus, shows wide scope of drug trade," Breaking News 24/7, October 22, 2009, at, "http://blog.taragana.com/n/largest-us-sting-on-mexican-drug-operations-nabs-300-plus-shows-wide-scope-of-drug-trade-204203/") |