Earlier in March the Wortham Police Department initiated an investigation into the passing of counterfeit currency at local businesses. This investigation led to issuance of arrest warrants for individuals involved.
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 31, with the assistance of the Navarro County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and DPS criminal Investigations a search warrant was executed at a residence on E San Saba Ave. Six individuals were taken into custody.
During the search counterfeit currency was located along with over 400 grams of suspected methamphetamine and other suspected narcotics and illegal substances.
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