EBRSO Seizes Fentanyl, Illegal Guns in Two Major Operations; 8 Arrested

8 illegal guns, fentanyl equal to over 7,000 lethal doses seized in Baton Rouge, sheriff says

Authorities seized nearly 2 pounds of fentanyl, as well as quantities of crystal methamphetamine, crack cocaine and other drugs, and eight illegal firearms during two operations Wednesday and Thursday in East Baton Rouge Parish, the Sheriff's Office reports.

Eight arrested in Baton Rouge drug bust; 1.7 lbs. of fentanyl seized

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 s…

EBRSO seizes fentanyl, illegal guns in two major operations; 8 arrested

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office says two separate operations this week led to eight arrests and the seizure of lethal fentanyl, meth, and other drugs, and multiple illegal firearms, including stolen weapons and a machine gun.

Baton Rouge Deputies Remove 7,800 Lethal Fentanyl Doses from Streets

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputies seized 7,802 lethal doses of fentanyl and 8 illegal firearms in coordinated raids targeting suspected distributor Malchai Tillman Jr.'s operation. Continue reading…

Three arrested in Baton Rouge drug bust; fentanyl, guns and money seized

BATON ROUGE — Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted an investigation alongside the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office that led authorities to arrest three individuals in possession of pills, money and a gun.