BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office arrested eight suspects in two major drug operations.
According to EBRSO Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, eight people were arrested after two separate drug investigations. The department’s Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit (GIE) conducted a series of search warrants, resulting in the seizure of over 1.7 pounds of fentanyl, which is equivalent to over 7,800 lethal doses. The searches also revealed eight illegally possessed guns, including a machine gun.
“This week’s operations show the tremendous work our deputies are doing alongside our partners to protect this community,” said Sheriff Gautreaux. “By removing these dangerous drugs and illegal guns, we are preventing countless potential overdoses and violent crimes. I am proud of the dedication and teamwork that made these arrests possible.”
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