APD: Man arrested after police seizes 9 pounds of fentanyl, several other drugs
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 31-year-old man who was accused of selling fentanyl in the Del Valle area was taken into custody, the Austin Police Department said in a Tuesday press release.
Brett Garza was arrested on Aug. 14 after police found a large quantity of fentanyl, cocaine and U.S. currency in his vehicle, APD said. Garza’s arrest comes after a tip led to a six-month investigation.
Charges for Garza are pending at this time, according to APD.
In the release, police said Garza was stopped after leaving a residence. APD then executed a search warrant. The following is a combined seizure from his vehicle and residence, according to Austin police.
- 4 kilograms/ 9 pounds of fentanyl
- 623 grams / 1.4 pounds of heroin
- 115 grams of cocaine
- 2 firearms
- $9,752 US currency
If anyone has information about individuals selling illicit drugs in the community, contact the APD Narcotics Tipline at 512-974-8609 or by email at NarcoticsTipline@austintexas.gov.
