Houston police say a July 9 narcotics operation pulled in roughly 27 kilograms of cocaine, five firearms and more than $600,000 in cash, capping a multi‑agency takedown that ended with one suspect in custody.
On July 9, HPD's Narcotics Division, Squad 21, partnered with DEA, DPS, & Harris Co. Constable Precinct 3, to seize 27 kg of cocaine, 5 firearms, & more than $600,000 in cash. This resulted in the arrest of one suspect.
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 14, 2026
Narcotics tip: call the HPD NO DOPE line at 713-466-3673. https://x.com/i/status/2077075214987317681
In a social post, Houston Police said its Narcotics Division, Squad 21, teamed up with the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Texas Department of Public Safety and Harris County Constable Precinct 3 for the operation. The department’s update listed the seizure totals and confirmed the single arrest.
What investigators recovered
According to police, the bust turned up about 27 kilograms of suspected cocaine, five firearms and more than $600,000 in suspected drug proceeds during the execution of search warrants and related activity. Investigators have not publicly identified the arrested person or released charging documents, leaving prosecutors and the joint task force to sort out the next steps.
Squad 21 and partners
Squad 21 has been at the center of several multi‑agency takedowns this year, frequently working alongside DPS and the DEA on large narcotics shipments and coordinated raids. In May, an operation tied to the same narcotics unit recovered 38 kilos of methamphetamine and multiple firearms, as reported by Click2Houston.
Big seizures in the region
Bulk drug hauls have become a recurring storyline around Houston this year, from multi‑hundred‑kilo loads to smaller but still hefty stashes. The activity highlights the city’s place on national trafficking routes. Earlier this year, one case netted more than 400 kilos of coke after Loop 610 chase, and a spring release from the DEA highlighted federal prosecutions tied to major regional seizures.
How to report tips
Anyone with information about narcotics activity can contact HPD’s NO‑DOPE tip line at 713‑466‑3673, which is listed on the department’s phone directory. Officials say those calls, along with any photos or video, help investigators link individual seizures to broader distribution networks and pending cases.
Legal next steps
With both federal and state agencies involved, evidence from the operation could be evaluated for federal prosecution, which carries statutory mandatory minimums for large cocaine shipments. As of the department’s social media update, arrest and charging information had not been released. Court filings and official agency statements will lay out the formal case as it moves forward.
