Louisiana Man Arrested After Agents Found an Illegally Modified Weapon, Marijuana, and Methamphetamine

On September 30, 2022, Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced that Bryantra Diggs, 24, of Raceland, Louisiana was arrested Thursday, September 29, 2022, on numerous drug and weapons charges.

Narcotics agents had been looking into Diggs’ role in the sale of illegal drugs, according to authorities. Agents acquired arrest warrants and a search warrant as a result of their investigation. On the afternoon of September 29, 2022, agents and patrol deputies arrived at Diggs’ Market Street residence and arrested him. He was discovered to be in possession of around $2,500 in cash. Agents discovered a weapon inside the house that had been modified to fire automatically. Agents discovered roughly 336 grams of marijuana, more than 16 grams of synthetic marijuana, more than 12 grams of methamphetamine, and numerous materials linked with the selling of illegal drugs, as well as various ammunition, inside his vehicle.

Diggs was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on warrants for methamphetamine distribution, marijuana distribution, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was also charged with methamphetamine and marijuana possession with intent to distribute, as well as possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, handling of machine guns, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The bail amount is $845,500.

Citizens are reminded that any drug-related or suspicious activity can be reported. The Narcotics section commander, Lieutenant Derek Champagne, can be reached directly at (985) 532-4365 or [email protected]. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by calling 1-800-743-7433, going online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or using the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.