In a sting operation whimsically named "Operation Blizzard," Central Texas police have arrested 10 individuals linked to a methamphetamine ring that operated out of a Dairy Queen in Clifton, Texas. These arrests came as a result following a months-long investigation that began in June, after the Clifton Police Department received tips about employees dealing meth at their workplace.
The investigation took a chilling turn when undercover officers managed to score drugs at the local Dairy Queen on multiple occasions, according to a KSAT report. The Clifton Police Chief Chris Blanton detailed how their probe extended beyond the confines of the eatery, leading to discoveries that these individuals were dealing meth at various other Clifton locales. "This led to us finding out that these individuals were also selling drugs at other locations around Clifton," Blanton stated.
Two of the suspects were arrested on January 16, with another eight following on the January 26. As reported by Express News, the Dairy Queen in question, no longer employing the accused, is situated perilously close to a preschool and a public park, both of which are designated drug-free zones, compounding the gravity of the offenses.
Authorities have not revealed the names of the employees involved in the meth ring, nor specified how many of the arrested suspects worked at the Dairy Queen. However, the takedown appears comprehensive, with all individuals tied to the operation now stripped of their positions at the fast-food chain.
