During its first year of operation the PBOTTF arrested 25 individuals responsible for major theft of oil and gas equipment and product. PBOTTF was also able to recover over $2 million in stolen property. However the most significant impact of the task force is the accountability restored to the industry. The citizens of the Permian Basin, which includes 54 counties of the State of Texas, are confident in witnessing the success of law enforcement seamlessly working together to address the major problem of the theft of oilfield product and equipment.