Grant Parish, LA (7/18/2023) – The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office (RPSO) reported over $500,000 in illegal drugs were seized in a RADE Operation.
An investigation by the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement Unit has led to the largest seizure of marijuana in the history of Grant Parish, according to Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Steven McCain.
Just over 70 pounds of high-grade, prepackaged marijuana was seized during the investigation. The marijuana’s estimated street value was $586,224.00. This investigation also recovered two shotguns, a handgun, and an AR-15 rifle.
Two arrests were made by Agents assigned to RADE:
David Hollis, 57 years old, of 139 Antonia Hill Road, Pollock, was arrested for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Illegal Carrying of Weapons with Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and an outstanding warrant.
Charles Dupuy, 57 years old, 139 Antonia Hill Road, Pollock, was arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Probation and Parole Violation.
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