Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer

Eighteen people have been arrested when state and local police busted an alleged methamphetamine manufacturing operation in South Texas.

The arrests, made in Gonzales County, were the culmination of a 1 ½ year investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety. According to a statement released by the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office and the Gonzales Police Department, investigators believe that the suspects used family members and others to make numerous purchases of the decongestant pseudoephedrine from pharmacies. They also allegedly bought anhydrous ammonia and other chemicals which are used to make the drug.

The DPS said the purchases were made from pharmacies in Gonzales, Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Georgetown, as well as other South Texas cities.

The DPS estimates that 17 pounds of meth were made between November 2007 and May 2009.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, please contact the Austin Criminal Defense Attorney, Ian Inglis by calling 512-472-1950.