South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border

Our mission is to reduce the infrastructures of those promoting domestic drug trafficking and its harmful consequences through coordinated agency efforts.

[South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border @HidtaSouth]

The South Texas HIDTA Executive Board welcomed DEA Administrator Terry Cole on June 9, 2026. Administrator Cole reinforced the DEA’s support to the HIDTA program and their partnership to eliminate the scourge of dangerous drugs and the associated violence. @ONDCP @HidtaSouth

[DEAHouston @DEAHOUSTONDiv]

During his South Texas border visit DEA Administrator Terry Cole met with several state, local, and federal partners who stand united with DEA in their fight against the cartels that poison American families. @DEAHQ @TheJusticeDept
#FentanylFreeAmerica🇺🇸

[ONDCP @ONDCP]

Tune in for the official launch event at the White House. Link dropping here tomorrow — don’t miss it! https://t.co/lAQlKlIKYh

[ONDCP @ONDCP]

New threat to the nation: Mexican cartels mixing fentanyl with 'rhino tranq' (medetomidine). Spiking in 46 states. Users 'freezing over' and facing prolonged unconsciousness. Enough is enough.
https://t.co/TT5pc7oV5C

[ONDCP @ONDCP]

In DC: Director @SaraCarterDC handing out well-deserved awards to HIDTA teams nationwide. Grateful for our HIDTA’s giving real results in the fight against fentanyl. #DrugCzar #hidta

[South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border @HidtaSouth]

May the joy of Christmas fill your heart and home with happiness. @HidtaSouth @ONDCP

[South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border @HidtaSouth]

The South Texas HIDTA is accepting applications for the position of Commander of the Unified Narcotics Intelligence Task Force (UNIT). See job posting at https://t.co/ZXiKp2MfPY @HidtaSouth

[South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border @HidtaSouth]

South Texas HIDTA initiatives seized over 500 pounds of methamphetamine from a railcar in San Antonio. ⁦@HidtaSouth⁩ ⁦@ONDCP⁩ https://t.co/sAV9CsOnFZ

[ONDCP @ONDCP]

One American dies of a drug overdose every 7 minutes.

THIS MUST END.

The White House @ONDCP will use every tool in our arsenal to stop evil drug traffickers and save lives.

https://t.co/j5sybGaN5W

[South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border @HidtaSouth]

We congratulate all of our TNOA Award winners on their professionalism and dedication to the mission of the HIDTA program. @ONDCP @HidtaSouth

[South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border @HidtaSouth]

The South Texas HIDTA is proud to announce the Texas Narcotic Officers Association 2025 South Region Officer of the Year presented to Matt Fernuik, Mission PD-McAllen DEA HIDTA.

[South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border @HidtaSouth]

The South Texas HIDTA is proud to announce the Texas Narcotic Officers Association 2025 Unit of the Year presented to the HSI HIDTA Task Force - McAllen. @ONDCP @HidtaSouth

[South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border @HidtaSouth]

The South Texas HIDTA is proud to announce the Texas Narcotic Officers Association 2025 Analyst of the Year presented to Clariza Rivera, Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force. @ONDCP @HidtaSouth

[South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border @HidtaSouth]

The South Texas HIDTA is proud to announce the Texas Narcotic Officers Association 2025 Canine Detection Team of the Year presented to Pablo Alegria and K9 Ivan, Hidalgo County Pct. 1 Constable's Office. @ONDCP @HidtaSouth

[South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border @HidtaSouth]

The South Texas HIDTA welcomed law enforcement professionals from 13 countries as part of the Special Observation Program, International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), European Multi-Regional, to learn about the HIDTA program. @ONDCP @HidtaSouth

[South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border @HidtaSouth]

South Texas HIDTA Executive Director Tony Garcia served as the keynote speaker at the cadet graduation for the Val Verde County Sheriff's Academy in Del Rio. https://t.co/UHjIwCR6nc @ONDCP @HidtaSouth

[DEA HQ @DEAHQ]

✌️ #TakeBackDay is just two weeks away! Clean your home of any unneeded medications and take them in for free and safe disposal Saturday, April 26! Collection sites are located nationwide.

Do you know where your local collection site is?

Find it at https://t.co/vJNotWwtKW

[U.S. Attorney WDTX @USAO_WDTX]

SAN ANTONIO - Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison

🔗 https://t.co/88U1Nocz8u

@DEAHOUSTONDiv @HidtaSouth @BexarCoSheriff @SATXPolice @TxDPS

[South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border @HidtaSouth]

The South Texas HIDTA and Texas Narcotics Officers Association met with Congressman Pete Sessions to promulgate narcotics enforcement efforts in Texas and the Southwest Border. @HidtaSouth @ONDCP

[South Texas HIDTA - Southwest Border @HidtaSouth]

@HidtaSouth @ONDCP #stayalivein2025