123 Arrests Made in ‘Operation Washout’ in Texas: US Marshals An operation in Texas netted 123 arrests, numerous pounds of drugs, and dozens of guns, officials said. The U.S. Marshals Service said that between Jan. 5 and Jan. 13 that “Operation Washout,” a 10-day effort, led to “123 arrests, including 44 gang members, the seizure of 32 firearms, $20,400.00 in U.S. currency, and 18.535 kilograms of narcotics,” according to a news release from the federal law enforcement agency. The sting was carried out around Galveston, Texas. “Operation Washout represents 10 days of intense effort by a team of law enforcement committed to making the Galveston County community and their residents safer from violent crime,” stated T. Michael O’Connor, U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Texas. “The success of the operation shows what dedicated professionals can accomplish when agencies work together, utilizing expertise to protect the public from those who dare to endanger their communities.”