Cocaine, gambling devices found at property linked to Carril Mochomos

LEVELLAND, Texas (KCBD) – Nine people are in custody after drugs and gambling devices were found at a property in Levelland.

Authorities searched a property linked to Carril Mochomos. They released the following statement on the operation:

On September 29, 2024, members from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Racing Commission, South Plains Auto Theft Task Force, and Hockley County Sherriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a property linked to Carril Mochomos in Levelland, Hockley County. As a result of a search of the property, 135 grams of cocaine and numerous gambling devices were located and seized. Nine individuals were arrested for various offenses, including Gambling Promotion, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Money Laundering, Use of Proceeds Derived from Racketeering or Unlawful Debt Collection, Unlawful Racing, and Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Currently, the investigation is still ongoing. We would refer any additional questions about the charges to the Hockley County District Attorney’s Office.

KCBD is working to gather more information.

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