The Fort Bend County Narcotics Task Force concluded a narcotics investigation targeting a main source of supply of marijuana, THC extracts and other illicit controlled substances in the Katy area.

According to reports from the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, during the past several months, Task Force Officers have conducted numerous undercover operations focused on identifying a source of supply of marijuana, THC extracts, Cocaine, Ecstasy and other illicit substances sold in the Katy/Fulshear area.

As a result of this investigation, a search warrant was issued for a residence located in the 1600 block of Katy Gap Road in Fort Bend County. The search warrant was executed last week, which led to the seizure of approximately 17.5 pounds of marijuana, 878 THC vapes, 31.3 grams of THC considerate (WAX), 4.9 pounds of THC edibles, 1 gram of THC crystal, 52 grams MDMA (Molly), 25 grams of Ecstasy and 45 grams of cocaine. The illicit substances seized have a street value of approximately $140,000.00.

On Aug. 30, 2018, the suspect, Jose Alberto Ochoa (pictured), 35, of Katy, was arrested by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Apprehension unit on four felony warrants issued as a result of the investigation. Ochoa is charged with three First Degree Felony counts of Manufacturing/Delivery of a controlled substance and a Third Degree Felony Possession of Marijuana. Ochoa is currently in custody with bonds totaling $200,000.

"I am proud of our Narcotics Task Force," said Sheriff Troy Nehls. "Months of undercover work paid off. We got the bad guy and took a big amount of drugs off the street." www.fortbendcountytx .gov