Estimated $586k Worth of Marijuana Seized and Two Arrested in Grant Parish in Louisiana
Grant Parish, Louisiana – An estimated $586k worth of marijuana was seized and two individuals were arrested in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Steven McCain has announced that the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement Unit has concluded an investigation that resulted in the largest seizure of marijuana in Grant Parish’s history.
The investigation led to the confiscation of just over 70 pounds of high-quality, prepackaged marijuana with an estimated street value of $586,224.00. The agents also recovered two shotguns, a handgun, and an AR-15 rifle during the investigation.
As a result of this investigation, two suspects have been arrested by the RADE Agents.
David Hollis, a 57-year-old resident of Pollock, Louisiana has been charged with Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Illegal Carrying of Weapons with Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and an outstanding warrant.
Charles Dupuy, also 57 years old of Pollock, Louisiana has been charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Probation and Parole Violation.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.