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790 Pounds of Meth Seized in Louisiana | Lake Charles News
An 18-wheeler hauling nearly 790 pounds of methamphetamine was pulled over on I-12 near Denham Springs, sparking one of Louisiana’s largest drug busts ever. The Russian driver, Anton Vitalyevich Rakov, was arrested for immigration violations and is now in ICE custody. K9 units helped uncover the massive haul—over 358 kilograms—hidden in the trailer. Authorities are still investigating how the drugs were meant to be distributed, but this seizure is a major blow to traffickers and a testament to ongoing law enforcement efforts to keep dangerous substances off the streets. Listen in comfort:Get…
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