Bexar County Jail drug bust leads to 8 arrests and 3 deputies fired in organized crime investigation

BCSO an investigation into the organized crime operation stemmed from a large drug seizure back in April.

SAN ANTONIO — A drug bust in the Bexar County Jail sparked an investigation that ended in the arrests of eight people and the firing of three Bexar County sheriff’s deputies.

BCSO said the organized crime investigation stemmed from a large drug seizure back in April.

Sheriff Javier Salazar said four of the suspects are outsiders who were looking to smuggle drugs in the jail.

Credit: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office

 The other four suspects are current inmates.

Credit: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office

Three deputies were also terminated for their alleged involvement but officials say said they are not facing charges at this time.

Credit: Bexar County Jail

Credit: Bexar County Jail

Credit: Bexar County Jail

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