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SAN ANTONIO (AP) —
Federal investigators say seven people have been arrested in a heroin ring allegedly operating since 1998 and linked to San Antonio barber shops.
Prosecutors in San Antonio say the suspects remained in custody Wednesday on charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin. Two suspects are also charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering.
The indictment was unsealed Tuesday, when the suspects were arrested.
Prosecutors seek forfeiture of 17 properties in San Antonio, Seguin (sih-GEEN') and Floresville, plus $7 million. Agents earlier confiscated $420,000, 16 guns and nearly a dozen vehicles.
The indictment says the defendants conspired to use their homes and businesses to distribute heroin and launder the drug money.
Details weren't immediately available on scheduled court appearances or attorneys for the suspects.
BEEVILLE, Texas (AP) — Three people have been fatally shot at a South Texas home and authorities are using prison dogs and metal detectors in the search for a suspect. The Bee County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday did not immediately provide details on the person being sought in the killings in Beeville. The sheriff's office received a call Tuesday morning about a possible shooting at a house. Two men were dead at the scene. A woman died later a Beeville hospital. Officials identified the victims as Barry Garcia, Marc Fuentes and Rosalinda Posada. Authorities did not immediately provide further details on the victims or information on who called for help. Beeville is 50 miles northwest of Corpus Christi.
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