An undercover street racing operation in northeast Dallas took a sharp turn into narcotics enforcement last Saturday when officers pulled over a speeding SUV and ended up with a major drug haul and two arrests.
Police say a gold 2007 GMC Yukon was first spotted tearing along the 11300 block of Garland Road. Undercover members of the Street Racing Task Force tailed the vehicle, then initiated a traffic stop nearby in the 11300 block of McCree Road. What began as a routine enforcement move quickly shifted gears after evidence at the scene pointed to suspected narcotics sales, according to the Dallas Police Department.
Speeding and Expired Registration Lead to Arrest
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) December 9, 2025
On December 6, 2025, officers were assisting an operation with the Street Racing Task Force when an officer, who was working in an undercover capacity, observed a gold 2007 GMC Yukon travelling at a high rate of speed near 11300… pic.twitter.com/K8PpRmxULW
Investigators say the driver, identified as Moises Perez Jr., was arrested and charged with manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. Police state the incident and related charges are documented under case number 174772-2025.
Officer Inventory Turns Up Bulk Cocaine, Meth And Cash
Once the Yukon was secured, officers conducted an inventory of the vehicle. According to the Dallas Police Department, they uncovered two large clear bags filled with a white powdery substance hidden inside a brown Crown Royal liquor bag in the center console. Officers also reported finding two small red baggies with white powder and a separate clear plastic baggie containing what appeared to be methamphetamine.
Field testing and weighing, police say, put the total at about 445.8 grams of cocaine and 47.7 grams of methamphetamine. Officers also seized cash in assorted denominations that the department described as consistent with narcotics sales.
Passenger Jesus Jonathon Garza was allegedly found in possession of cocaine and was taken into custody on an outstanding parole violation warrant for burglary of a habitation.
“This arrest reflects the dedication our officers show every day as they work to remove dangerous drugs from our streets and protect our community,” Major Gabriel Candelaria wrote in a post from the Dallas Police Department.
Street Racing Task Force Background
The bust went down in the middle of a targeted enforcement push by the Street Racing Task Force, which focuses on illegal racing and takeover events that have frustrated neighbors and city leaders in recent years. The unit has publicly described a mix of undercover work and directed patrols as part of its strategy, and past operations have led to arrests, citations and towed vehicles.
As reported by CBS DFW, task force officers have responded to large-scale street takeover events that sometimes end with drivers losing both their freedom and their cars.
What The Charges Could Mean Under Texas Law
The quantities listed by Dallas police would hit key thresholds that increase potential penalties under Texas drug laws. Cocaine and methamphetamine both fall under Penalty Group 1 in the Texas Controlled Substances Act, and punishment generally escalates with the weight involved.
Under the statute, offenses that involve more than four grams of a Penalty Group 1 substance are typically treated as first degree felonies, with penalties that climb as the total weight goes up. The specific ranges and classifications are laid out in Texas statutes.
Police say the Yukon was towed from the scene because the driver could not produce valid insurance and the vehicle registration was expired. The department reports that the investigation is still active and that the case remains documented under case number 174772-2025.
