Houston Police dismantle meth lab; seize various drugs and AK47 style rifle

HOUSTON – A large amount of drugs are off the streets after a multi-agency operation helped dismantle a meth lab in Houston.

The Houston Police Department said the operation included the department’s Narcotics Division as well as the Northeast Crime Suppression Team.

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The department said investigators seized 45 kilos of methamphetamine as well as a half kilo of black tar heroin. An AK47 style rifle was also seized during the operation.

HPD shared photos showing the drugs and the rifle that they confiscated.

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