Operation New Day Nets 141 Arrests in Fort Worth
A multi-agency federal and local drug and gun operation in Fort Worth produced 141 arrests and the seizure of more than 60 kilograms of drugs.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Drug Crime
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Operation New Day, a multi-agency effort in Fort Worth that began in August, led to the arrests of 141 people and the seizure of more than 60 kilograms of drugs. Federal authorities also recovered 38 guns during the operation.
Why it matters
The operation's scale reflects coordinated federal and local efforts against drug trafficking and illegal firearms in the Fort Worth area. U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould said the operation is only the start and that more gun charges are to come.
Charges include possession of a machine gun, escape from detention, narcotics distribution, and illegal reentry into the United States, with 15 people facing federal gun charges and 51 arrested for illegal reentry after deportation. Violent offenders pending trial could be detained, but the extraction does not specify the outcomes of pending cases.
The players
Ryan Raybould
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, who announced the operation's results and said more gun charges are to come.
The details
Multiple law enforcement agencies participated in the operation, which seized 100 grams of fentanyl, over 22 kilograms of cocaine, and over 45 kilograms of methamphetamine. ATF seized 41 machine gun conversion devices, and 45 people were arrested on drug-related offenses.
Timeline
August: Operation New Day began.
Monday: U.S. Attorney announced the operation's results at a news conference.
Legal Context
Operation New Day follows the coordinated federal-local model in which U.S. Attorney's offices pair gun and drug prosecutions across multiple agencies. The extraction does not provide specific comparative prosecution data for this jurisdiction.
Residents in Fort Worth and the surrounding Tarrant County area may see continued federal and local enforcement as additional gun charges are filed. The extraction does not describe specific changes to patrols, road closures, or safety advisories for the public.
The takeaway
Coordinated operations that combine federal and local agencies can produce large arrest totals across drugs and firearms in a single effort. Readers following local crime news should watch for further gun charges and case outcomes as the investigation continues.
Further reading
For related coverage, see Drug Crime reporting across the region.
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