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6254 2009-08-25 Troop G 46 pounds of Marijuana
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release

August 25, 2009


46 Pounds of Marijuana

This morning at about 6:00 AM, a trooper patrolling Webster Parish stopped a Toyota passenger car and discovered 46 pounds of marijuana concealed in the cargo area of the vehicle.

The trooper, working on I-20 near Minden, stopped the vehicle for improper lane use. During the stop, the driver, 37- year old Quentin Talbert from Jackson Mississippi, was unable to establish reliable information about his rental vehicle and his route. Continuing the roadside interview the trooper observed signs consistent with the transport of contraband. Mr. Talbert refused the trooper’s consent to search his vehicle. A canine was then summoned and displayed a positive response to the odor of marijuana from within the vehicle. Troopers then discovered 46 lbs. of marijuana covered on the back seat of the Toyota. Mr. Talbert and his 27- year old passenger, Brandi Acker, were both arrested and taken to Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center where they are held on the charge of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute.

For More Information, Contact:

Trooper Doug Pierrelee
Louisiana State Police
Troop G Public Affairs
Office: (318) 617-0638
www.lsp.org

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