Feds Bust Dallas Gang's Meth, Guns Conspiracy

0:00It's April 19th. You're listening to Dallas News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Cory with the story. Federal prosecutors just dropped charges on four alleged members of the Dallas-based 07 Bonton Bloodstreet Gang for a massive methamphetamine. Traffic in conspiracy. Ventures Deshaun James, Joseph Lewis Morgan, Diane Utah Henry, and David Bady got hit with the complaint on April 14th. This came after raids that pulled in about 23 pounds of meth, plus meth tablets, cocaine, 78 pounds of marijuana, and over $61,000 in cash. The whole thing kicked off with a joint probe back in October 2025, targeting this gang's drug ops in Seagullville. Law enforcement hit multiple spots, turning up not just the drugs and money, but a serious arsenal too, more than 25 firearms, including pistols rigged with illegal switches that turn them into machine guns. These busts highlight how gangs like the Bloods are mixing heavy narcotics with military-grade

1:02firepower right in our neighborhoods. Dallas cops from the gang unit, ATF agents, and the FBI's violent gang task force all teamed up, showing the feds are serious about choking off these. Networks, before they spread more violence. Agents also grabbed extra switches, magazines, and ammo during the sweeps, painting a picture of a well-armed crew ready for anything. No word yet on please, but the evidence hall looks airtight. If convicted, each guy faces up to 40 years behind bars, and they're locked up as the case moves forward. So when keeping streets a bit safer.