On January 10, 2024, at 7:00 pm, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) carried out a buy walk operation at the 2200 block of W. Shady Grove Rd in South Irving, near the Albertsons.
The operation resulted in the seizure of 2,200 grams of cocaine. Following the operation, 36-year-old Leonel Valencia-Lopez, a resident of Irving, was arrested and charged with the offense of manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, in an amount equal to or greater than four grams. The charge is classified as a first-degree felony.
On January 12th, Valencia-Lopez was transferred to the Dallas County Jail.
What is a buy walk operation?
A buy walk operation, also known as a controlled buy or controlled purchase, is a law enforcement tactic used to apprehend individuals involved in the illegal sale or distribution of controlled substances. During a buy walk operation, undercover officers or confidential informants make a pre-arranged purchase of illegal drugs from a suspect. The transaction is closely monitored and controlled by law enforcement to gather evidence and ensure the safety of all parties involved.
