Federal prosecutors say 10 people have been indicted in a two-year investigation of a methamphetamine and weapons ring in East Texas.
U.S. Attorney John Bales says five suspects were being held Wednesday, while the search continues for the other defendants.
Indictments returned July 1 led to law officers from several agencies carrying out search warrants Tuesday in Lufkin and Diboll. Authorities confiscated firearms, about 26 pounds of methamphetamine, $20,000 and eight vehicles.
The suspects face charges including conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of a firearm in a drug trafficking crime.
Conviction on the conspiracy count carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. The weapons count carries a minimum five years in prison.
