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Texas DPS troopers make hundreds of stops during Operation Sand Blast in Pecos and Reeves counties
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Lauren Munt , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 6, 2026
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Key points The operation, which took place from June 21-27, focused on improving highway safety through traffic enforcement and criminal interdiction. Texas Department of Public Safety state troopers recently conducted Operation Sand Blast in nearby Pecos and Reeves counties.
Texas Department of Public Safety state troopers recently conducted Operation Sand Blast in nearby Pecos and Reeves counties. The operation, which took place from June 21-27, focused on improving highway safety through traffic enforcement and criminal interdiction.
During the operation, troopers stopped a large number of vehicles, issuing citations and warnings for various traffic violations. The operation also resulted in several criminal arrests, including felony and misdemeanor narcotics arrests, as well as other felony and misdemeanor arrests.
Further details on the operation and its results are available from the source, including specific numbers of citations, warnings, and arrests made during the operation.
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Category: local Published: July 6, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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