Narcotics and Cash Seized in Laredo Drug Raids

Two men arrested after police execute search warrants on East Stewart Street

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

The Laredo Police Department, assisted by state and federal agencies, executed search warrants at two residences on East Stewart Street, resulting in the arrest of two men and the seizure of marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, and several hundred dollars in cash.

Why it matters

The raids on East Stewart Street are part of ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to combat drug-related crime and trafficking in the Laredo area. The seizure of narcotics and cash highlights the continued presence of illegal drug activity in the community.

The details

According to police, the LPD Narcotics Unit, LPD SWAT Team, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Drug Enforcement Administration executed state-issued search warrants at 901 and 1001 East Stewart Street. SWAT officers cleared the residences and detained several suspects before narcotics investigators searched the properties, where they found marijuana, cocaine, and crack cocaine, as well as several hundred dollars in cash.

  • The raids were conducted on February 20, 2026 at around 5:53 a.m.

The players

Juan Manuel Delgado Jr.

A 37-year-old man arrested on an outstanding federal warrant held by the U.S. Marshals Service.

Jose Joel Gonzalez

A 24-year-old man arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance Penalty Group 1, a state jail felony.

Laredo Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that conducted the raids and made the arrests.

Texas Department of Public Safety

A state law enforcement agency that assisted in the raids.

Drug Enforcement Administration

A federal law enforcement agency that assisted in the raids.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for the two men arrested during the raids.

The takeaway

The drug raids on East Stewart Street highlight the ongoing efforts by local, state, and federal law enforcement to combat the presence of illegal narcotics in the Laredo community. The seizure of drugs and cash underscores the need for continued vigilance and cooperation among law enforcement agencies to address this persistent issue.