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APD: Man arrested after police seizes 9 pounds of fentanyl, several other drugs

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 31-year-old man who was accused of selling fentanyl in the Del Valle area was taken into custody, the Austin Police Department said in a Tuesday press release

Brett Garza was arrested on Aug. 14 after police found a large quantity of fentanyl, cocaine and U.S. currency in his vehicle, APD said. Garza’s arrest comes after a tip led to a six-month investigation.

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Brett Garza (Mugshot provided by Austin Police Department)

Charges for Garza are pending at this time, according to APD.

In the release, police said Garza was stopped after leaving a residence. APD then executed a search warrant. The following is a combined seizure from his vehicle and residence, according to Austin police.

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  • 4 kilograms/ 9 pounds of fentanyl
  • 623 grams / 1.4 pounds of heroin
  • 115 grams of cocaine
  • 2 firearms
  • $9,752 US currency

If anyone has information about individuals selling illicit drugs in the community, contact the APD Narcotics Tipline at 512-974-8609 or by email at NarcoticsTipline@austintexas.gov

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