CARTEL CASH Seized—Texas Cops SHOCKED To Find $500,000 During Traffic Stop!
Texas authorities seize over $500,000 in cartel cash during traffic stops in two counties. 🌐 #News #GeorgeWestTX #Texas #Crime
GEORGE WEST, TX – Texas highways turned into a battleground against cartel cash this week as Border Patrol agents and local sheriff’s deputies teamed up for two jaw-dropping busts. In a matter of days, Texas law enforcement intercepted more than half a million dollars stuffed inside vehicles cruising through Live Oak and Fayette Counties. The drivers and passengers now face serious state charges tied to smuggling mountains of money.
Live Oak County Bust Nets $267,000
The action kicked off on U.S. Highway 281 in Live Oak County when agents joined forces with sheriff’s deputies for a routine SUV traffic stop.
A thorough check revealed a stash of over $267,000 in cash tucked beneath the back seat.
The driver and passenger were hauled off, facing accusations of money laundering and illegally using criminal tools.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks praised the operation as a significant blow to shady networks.
Fayette County Stop Scores $280,000
Just one day prior, the heat was on in Fayette County.
Deputies and agents pulled over another vehicle, uncovering roughly $280,000 in hidden cash.
The vehicle didn’t leave the scene with its driver—it was seized by authorities. The person behind the wheel was taken into custody, charged with smuggling bulk cash across state lines.
Banks noted this second win as further proof of law enforcement’s relentless pursuit.
Cash Smuggling Crackdown Intensifies
Both operations signal a ramped-up effort to choke off the financial pipelines fueling criminal groups.
The cash, totaling over $500,000, is believed to be tied to cartel activity, though specifics remain under wraps. For now, the seized vehicles sit in custody, and the suspects await their day in court.
Texas roads, it seems, are proving costly for those banking on a smooth ride.
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