Authorities Seize Money, Drugs, Vehicles in Gladewater Bust

GLADEWATER — Authorities make a big haul in an East Texas drug bust. On June 13th around 6:30am, the Gladewater Police Department, Upshur County Sheriffs Department, and the Gregg County Code Unit served a warrant for 58-year-old Larry Duraso. He was arrested on the 3000 block of George Richey Road in Gladewater. During a search of the property, officials say they found 3.6 pounds of marijuana, about $8,200 in cash, a truck, and two motorcycles. Duraso is charged with two counts of delivery of marijuana and was taken to the Upshur County Jail.

The warrant was the result of a lengthy investigation by officials. The Gladewater Police and Upshur County Sheriff’s Departments tell KETK that they are “steadily working hand in hand to rid our communities of drug dealers, to protect our citizens, and make our city and county a safer place for our families.”