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NARCOTICS AGENTS AND THE POSTAL INSPECTOR'S OFFICE TEAM UP!

Date Posted: 08/05/2025

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Narcotic Agents and the Postal Inspector's Office have been conducting an investigation of illegal drugs being mailed within Evangeline Parish.  The investigations have led to two arrests of large amounts of marijuana, a handgun gun and a large amount of US Currency.   On August 1, 2025, narcotic agents were working with Homeland Security and State Police on a parcel package coming into the city of Ville Platte that contained 1 Kilogram "2.2lbs" of methamphetamines with a street value of over $7000.00.   Agents were able to intercept the illegal narcotics, preventing them illegal narcotics from being distributed within Evangeline Parish.   At this time, no arrests have been made; however, the investigation is ongoing. 

As always, Sheriff Charles R. Guillory and the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking information on criminal activity and urge the public to contact their Investigation Department via phone at 337-363-2161 or through the agency's website at www.evangelineparishsheriff.org.  Any person reporting information will remain anonymous. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.