HOUSTON? A total of 20 people is now in custody in the newest charges brought as part of the Department of Justice?s Houston Violent Crime Initiative.

A federal grand jury returned six separate, but related indictments at varying times between July 31-Aug. 22. Of the 17 arrested this?

A total of 17 people were arrested this week in connection with firearms and drug crimes as part of the Justice Department?s Houston Violent Crime Initiative.

Of the 17 defendants arrested this week, all have made initial appearances, and detention hearings are set for Sept. 3 and 4?

SAN ANTONIO ? 12 individuals were arrested Tuesday in San Antonio on criminal charges related to their alleged involvement in trafficking firearms stolen from vehicles in and around San Antonio.

The following defendants were indicted in a federal court in San Antonio for various charges?

McALLEN, Texas ? A 22-year-old man has been sentenced for illegally purchasing firearms on behalf of a Mexican national, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani?