3 arrested after agents shut down drug operation in Van Zandt County

Published 9:30 pm Saturday, March 15, 2025

CANTON — A major drug operation has been busted in Van Zandt County north of Interstate 20, authorities said Friday afternoon.

Three were arrested Friday after local and federal agents discovered a major drug manufacturing facility. Further details about the facility were not provided.

The illegal operation was shut down after a combined operation between the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team, Drug Enforcement Agency, Homeland Security Investigations and Hunt County deputies.

The agencies executed a federal warrant allowing them to enter a property north of Interstate 20 to search for illegal drugs. Working from leads, the operation started early on Friday morning and as a precautionary measure, the Van Zandt County SWAT vehicle along with the DEA SWAT vehicle were utilized to provide protective cover and entry for the law enforcement officers.

“This is yet another example of the willingness of the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office to work with other agencies to ensure the safety of our citizens,” Sheriff Kevin Bridger said in a release posted on the sheriff’s office Facebook page. “We are grateful for our working relationships with our partner agencies and the progress we are making.”

This is an ongoing investigation.