Lafayette drug bust yields nearly 3.5 lbs. of cocaine, 2.75 lbs. of marijuana

Lafayette drug bust yields nearly 3.5 lbs. of cocaine, 2.75 lbs. of marijuana

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- A Lafayette man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of several pounds of drugs late Thursday night, authorities said. Louis Pradier, 49, is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, THC edibles and cocaine, as well as other drug and gun charges. According to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, agents searched a home in the 200 block of Angelloz Street just before midnight Thursday. The …

Baton Rouge accused drug dealer arrested after investigation

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge drug bust led to the arrest of one man on Thursday. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, agents conducted a joint investigation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) into alleged drug dealer Alvin Betts, 53. Investigators made multiple cocaine purchases from Betts and were able to identify five locations they believe Betts used for his drug trafficking operation. Search w…

EBRSO, DEA arrest alleged cocaine dealer, seize $200,000 after weeks-long investigation

BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration arrested an alleged cocaine dealer after a weeks-long investigation concluded in several raids.According to deputies, Alvin Betts, 53, used five addresses across Baton Rouge to facilitate a drug trafficking operation. Agents said Betts is a known cocaine trafficker and investigators conducted several multiple controlled drug buys from Betts…