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Houston Teacher Arrested in Major Drug Trafficking Bust

Jessica Ferguson, a third-grade teacher, is among 20 individuals apprehended in a federal operation targeting the 'Rich Kingz' gang.

  • Ferguson was caught making drug deals over the phone during class, with children audible in the background.
  • The teacher has been placed on administrative leave by Sheldon Independent School District.
  • The operation involved over 300 officers and resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of firearms and drugs.
  • The 'Rich Kingz' gang is linked to drug trafficking and violent crimes, including several unsolved murders.
  • Federal officials hope the arrests will help solve other cases and reduce violent crime in Houston.
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