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$19k of marijuana, $10k in cash, 8 guns seized in drug bust

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A man from Houston and two juveniles were arrested in a drug bust in Lafayette. Nearly 1,000 grams of marijuana, eight handguns, and over $10,000 cash were seized at the scene, according to the Lafayette Police Department.

Lorenzo Thomas, 31, of Houston, was arrested on the following charges:


Lorenzo Thomas

Two juveniles were arrested on the following charges:

On January 31, the Lafayette Police Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation at an apartment complex located in the 200 block of Liberty Ave. During the investigation, a search warrant was obtained and agents recovered approximately 966.5 grams of marijuana (Street Value $19,330.00), eight handguns (one with a modified switch), one stolen, and $10,258 cash.

The two juveniles had additional warrants out of St. Martin Ville Police Department. These warrants included five counts of attempted second-degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, criminal conspiracy, illegal use of weapons. Both juveniles were booked into the Lafayette Juvenile Detention Center.