Highlights:
- 7,802 lethal doses of fentanyl seized from Baton Rouge apartment in coordinated bust operation
- Eight illegal firearms were recovered alongside crystal methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and $1,181 in cash
- Two suspects arrested: Malchai Tillman Jr., 46, and Troy Bell, 37, face multiple drug and weapons charges
- Multi-agency operation conducted by EBRSO Gang Intelligence Unit with local, state, and federal partners
- Part of broader enforcement following a 30% decrease in East Baton Rouge Parish overdose deaths in 2024
East Baton Rouge Deputies Remove Massive Fentanyl Stash from Local Streets
Multi-agency operation targets suspected drug distribution network across the parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) — Nearly two pounds of fentanyl, equivalent to more than 7,800 lethal doses, was seized from a Baton Rouge apartment this week, as East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted coordinated raids that resulted in multiple arrests and the recovery of eight illegal firearms.
According to The Advocate, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit, working with local, state, and federal partners, executed search warrants on Wednesday and Thursday that targeted suspected distributor Malchai Tillman Jr. at his Baton Rouge apartment. The 46-year-old faces multiple charges for distributing drugs, possession of weapons, and operating a drug laboratory.
What East Baton Rouge Families Need to Know
The massive fentanyl seizure represents a significant victory in ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis that has claimed hundreds of lives in the Baton Rouge area. Sheriff Sid Gautreaux emphasized the community protection aspect, stating, “By removing these dangerous drugs and illegal guns, we are preventing countless potential overdoses and violent crimes.”…