Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) responded to a significant drug bust in Abilene, Texas, where 17 alleged drug dealers were apprehended. The operation led to the confiscation of 29 kilos of methamphetamine, 721 grams of cocaine, 1,370 grams of fentanyl, and 60 firearms.
In a statement, Arrington expressed his concern over the severity of the situation, highlighting the dangers posed by the seized fentanyl. He remarked, “1,370 grams of fentanyl were seized in Abilene this week – more than enough to kill the entire population of Abilene and Lubbock combined.”
Arrington commended the law enforcement officers involved in the operation for their dedication and swift action. However, he also criticized the current administration, attributing the drug-related issues to a lack of control over the nation's borders. He stated, "This is the real-life consequence of a derelict President who cedes operational control of our sovereign borders to terrorist drug cartels."
The drug bust in Abilene serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced in combating drug trafficking and the importance of securing the country's borders to prevent such illicit activities.
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