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LPD Chief Seth Herman noted the relationship between local, state, and federal law enforcement is paramount to the investigations that reach criminal elements that involve illicit drugs and weapons, but citizens who choose to own firearms have their own role in reducing violence.
Brad Burt
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KTTZ
A joint effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement led to the arrest of eight people in Lubbock on Wednesday. Officials are using the takedown to underline issues with stolen guns, modified weapons, and enforcing current gun laws in Texas.
Today's Newscast
Our reporter Brad Burt has more on how a joint arrest effort involving federal and local law enforcement has officials highlighting the issue of stolen guns and a need for responsible gun ownership. And the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has received complaints about smoke from underground smoldering at the site of buried debris from Lubbock’s 1970 tornado.