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Texas Unveils Ghost Deer Smuggling Ring
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 111
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Summary
Texas game wardens shut down a massive deer smuggling ring dubbed “Ghost Deer,” arresting 24 people and charging them with over 1,400 violations across 11 counties. The operation began when officers intercepted a breeder attempting to illegally transport seven deer from East to South Texas. Investigators uncovered a sprawling network involved in illegal breeding, untested deer transfers, and drug offenses tied to sedatives—all aimed at evading disease controls like Chronic Wasting Disease. Over 100 deer were euthanized due to health risks. Two more suspects recently turned themselves in on felony and misdemeanor charges for falsifying wildlife records and illegal breeding. This case reveals the depth of illegal activity and underscores game wardens’ unwavering commitment to protecting Texas wildlife and enforcing critical regulations. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e3772624b1e401ed