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8706 2010-06-30 Troop L Troopers partner with National Guard to stop Marijuana Cultivation
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

TROOP L NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
June 30th, 2010
Troopers partner with National Guard to stop Marijuana Cultivation

Kentwood, LA– As part of a continuing effort to stop the cultivation and trafficking of Marijuana throughout our community, Louisiana State Police Narcotic Detectives have teamed up with the LA National Guard to target individuals growing Marijuana.

On June 28, 2010, LSP Narcotic Detectives began a three day detail with National Guard personnel. Through the use of air surveillance, detectives located Marijuana plants growing near a residence in Kentwood, LA. The owner of the residence was identified as 62 year old Kenneth Miller. Upon speaking with investigators, Miller consented to the search of his property leading detectives to discover a total of 71 Marijuana plants and 180 grams of processed Marijuana in Miller's residence.

Miller was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Cultivation of Marijuana.




Contact Information:
TFC Nick Manale
Public Affairs Unit Troop L
Louisiana State Police
Office: (985) 893-6250
Nicholas.Manale@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org
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