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Record drug seizures causing backlog at Bexar County’s crime lab

Published: November 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Record numbers of drugs being seized and needing analysis began spiking in 2023 causing a major backlog. Courtney Friedman wanted to know what solutions are in place and which cases are being prioritized.

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