Staff Reporter
A tip about a major marijuana shipment headed for Dallas set off an intensive police investigation that ended in a substantial seizure last week.
According to a news release, detectives from the Organized Crime & Racketeering Squad received information that a shipment was being readied for transport. Following up on the lead, investigators tracked the operation to a storage facility located in the 4300 block of Communications Drive.
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Lead: Tip about marijuana shipment bound for Dallas.
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Location: Storage facility, 4300 block of Communications Drive.
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Operation date: August 6.
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Seizure: 179,081.7 grams (398 pounds) of marijuana.
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Suspect: Zhenqi Lin, 47.
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Charge: Possession of marijuana (50–2,000 pounds), second-degree felony.
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Status: Investigation ongoing.
Once at the location, officers began piecing together the evidence they needed. Detectives worked methodically, confirming details and building a case before making their move. The investigation reached a turning point when authorities secured a search warrant.
On August 6, that warrant was executed. Inside the storage facility, officers discovered an extensive cache of marijuana — precisely 179,081.7 grams, which amounts to about 398 pounds.
Major Yancey Nelson, commander of the Special Investigations Division, described the outcome as a meaningful step in curbing illegal drug circulation.
“Anytime we get drugs off the street, it’s a success,” he said.
He added, “And almost 400 pounds of marijuana taken off the street represents a significant success.”
In connection with the bust, police arrested 47-year-old Zhenqi Lin. Authorities confirmed he has been charged with possession of marijuana in a quantity between 50 and 2,000 pounds — a second-degree felony under Texas law.
The Dallas Police Department said the case remains active, with investigators continuing to follow leads.
The large-scale seizure marks one of Dallas’s more significant marijuana busts in recent months, underscoring the role of timely intelligence and coordinated investigative work. While nearly 400 pounds of drugs are now off the streets, police say their work is far from over, with efforts continuing to dismantle the network behind the shipment.
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