Five Arrested in Midland County Drug Bust

Methamphetamine and firearm seized during search warrant execution

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:50am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a small plastic bag containing a white crystalline powder, capturing the texture and material details under harsh, direct lighting to create a stark, gritty investigative aesthetic.A recent drug bust in Midland County exposes the ongoing battle against methamphetamine and associated criminal activity in the region.Midland Today

Five individuals were arrested after a search warrant executed by the Texas Anti-Gang Center at a residence in Midland, Texas resulted in the seizure of an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine and a stolen firearm. The suspects arrested include Antonio Gonzales, Fabian Brito, Victor Ramirez, Adriana Brito, and Manuel Castrejon Jr.

Why it matters

This drug bust highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the methamphetamine trade and associated criminal activity in the Midland area. The seizure of a stolen firearm also raises concerns about the intersection of drug crimes and illegal weapons possession.

The details

Acting on a search warrant, authorities with the Texas Anti-Gang Center searched a residence on the 4300 block of West County Road 116 in Midland and recovered methamphetamine and a stolen firearm. Five individuals were arrested at the scene and are facing narcotics and weapons charges.

  • The search warrant was executed on April 14, 2026.

The players

Texas Anti-Gang Center

A law enforcement task force focused on combating gang-related criminal activity in the region.

Antonio Gonzales

One of the five individuals arrested during the drug bust.

Fabian Brito

One of the five individuals arrested during the drug bust.

Victor Ramirez

One of the five individuals arrested during the drug bust.

Adriana Brito

One of the five individuals arrested during the drug bust.

Manuel Castrejon Jr.

One of the five individuals arrested during the drug bust, who also had outstanding felony warrants.

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The takeaway

This drug bust underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the methamphetamine trade and associated criminal activity in the Midland area, with the seizure of a stolen firearm also raising concerns about the intersection of drug crimes and illegal weapons possession.