By Chris Duncan
Associated Press
ROSENBERG, Texas — Law-enforcement officials arrested more than 70 suspects allegedly involved in the distribution of anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, Ecstasy and other illegal drugs.
The suspects nabbed in several early-morning raids Wednesday included professional bodybuilders, gym owners, personal trainers and pharmacists.
There were 66 arrests in Texas, as well as seven people arrested in California, Georgia, Indiana and Louisiana.
Fort Bend County Sheriff Milton Wright says the arrests represented the largest drug sting ever in the suburban county southwest of Houston.
He says the ring was “loosely knit” with no clear leader or organizational structure.
Federal and county authorities say more arrests will be made. They say none of the suspects had known links to professional athletes.