Denham Springs makes two large drug busts days apart

Nearly $10,000 in cash and multiple drugs were confiscated in two separate traffic stops in Denham Springs.

January 25, 2022 Kiran Chawla News 0

Two separate traffic stops in Denham Springs led to multiple drugs, cash and a gun confiscated.

The first stop was on Jan. 18, 2022 around 10:30pm in which officers found more than 5 pounds of marijuana, a “dab” pen, two THC cartridges and over $4,000. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for intent to distribute drugs and a traffic violation.

The second traffic stop was on Jan. 23, 2022 with the driver arrested for numerous violations:

-Failure to signal

-Possession of drug paraphernalia

-Improper Display of temporary tags

-Driving under suspension

-Possession of firearm with drugs

-Possession of Marijuana under 14 grams

-Poss/Dist Schedule II x2

-Poss/Dist Schedule IV

-Poss/Dist Schedule I

-Felon in possession of a firearm

Officers also found approximately $4,296 on this driver.

Names of the men arrested have not been released just yet.

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