Police Arrest Fentanyl Distributors Seizing Pounds, Thousands Pills in Virginia, Texas

Law enforcement agencies in Bristol, Virginia, and Austin, Texas, have made significant arrests related to fentanyl distribution operations. In Bristol, 20-year-old Jermaine Clayton was arrested with over 2,000 fentanyl pills and 60 grams of fentanyl powder, with an estimated street value of around $45,000, and charged with possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II drug. The investigation involved multiple agencies including the DEA and FBI, and officials emphasized that the seizure prevented thousands of potential doses from harming the community. In Austin, 31-year-old Brett Garza was arrested following a six-month investigation that uncovered 9 pounds of fentanyl, 1.4 pounds of heroin, 115 grams of cocaine, two firearms, and nearly $10,000 in cash. Police conducted surveillance and controlled buys before arresting Garza; charges are pending and authorities are urging the public to report any information on illicit drug sales, offering rewards for tips leading to arrests. Both operations highlight ongoing efforts to combat the dangerous spread of fentanyl and related narcotics in American communities.