Louisiana State Police Seize 85+ Pounds Of Meth In Major Calcasieu Parish Bust

(KHLA- Lake Charles, Louisiana) - Three SWLA residents have been arrested in a major drug bust in Lake Charles.

On December 2, the Louisiana State Police (LSP) and the Calcasieu Parish Anti-Drug Task Force began investigating a known drug trafficker in SWLA.

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Major Meth Bust In Lake Charles, Louisiana

KPLC is reporting that authorities were investigating Brent Touchet, 48, of Lake Charles when they observed him and two other people leave a hotel in Lake Charles together.

They pulled over Josh Reeves, 41, of Sulphur for traffic violations and conducted a probable cause search of his vehicle. Reeves and his passenger Jessica Robinson, 45, of Lake Charles were arrested for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

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How Much Meth Was Seized In Lake Charles Bust?

LSP officers were aware of a vehicle that Touchet had left at a Lake Charles casino parking lot. After being granted warrants, they searched the vehicle.

During their investigation, they found over 85 lbs. of methamphetamine and a pistol in the trunk.

All three offenders were booked into the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center.

All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in a court of law.

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