Louisiana Man Arrested After Shipping and Receiving Drugs

Published June 30, 2021

A Louisiana man has been arrested and charged with possession of schedule I drugs with the intent to distribute after allegedly shipping and receiving a large amount of narcotics.

On Sunday, June 27, 2021, Troopers with the Louisiana State Police received information that 41-year-old Ryan Pugh shipped a large amount of narcotics, in a wooden crate, to Shreveport.
Troopers, along with DEA Task Force agents, conducted surveillance on the package, at a shipment facility, in Shreveport. On the afternoon of Monday, June 28, 2021, Pugh arrived at the shipment facility and took possession of the crate. He then transported it, to a residence, in Shreveport.

As a result of the investigation, Troopers and agents seized the following:

• Approximately 266 lbs of THC Edibles
• Approximately 77 lbs of Marijuana
• Approximately 144 grams of THC Oil
• 7 THC Vape Pens
• $6,260 in U.S. Currency

Pugh was arrested and booked into Caddo Correctional Center. He was charged with possession of schedule I drugs with the intent to distribute.

The public plays an important role in identifying suspects involved in criminal activity and is urged to report this activity to law enforcement. The Louisiana State Police online reporting system is available to the public through an anonymous reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. The form can be found by visiting http://la-safe.org/ and clicking on the “Suspicious Activity” link.

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