Louisiana State Police K-9 Locates 18 Pounds of Concealed Methamphetamine During Traffic Stop

Published January 31, 2021

 
From Louisiana State Police - On January 30, 2021, shortly before 1:30 p.m., Troopers conducted a traffic stop on an SUV for a traffic violation on Interstate 10 eastbound near milepost 101, in Lafayette Parish. Trooper K-9 “Jack” indicated a positive alert on the vehicle. The search resulted in the seizure of approximately 18 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in the cargo area.
 
The driver was placed under arrest and subsequently booked at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on the appropriate charges.

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