Shreveport Drug Bust Nets $100,000 in Dope and Cash

Agents with Caddo Drug Enforcement have seized more that 150 kilos (330.7 pounds) of marijuana products and THC edibles during a search of a residence in Shreveport on Monday (6/28/21).

41 year old Ryan Pugh, of Shreveport was detained by agents with the DEA Task Force, Caddo Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana State Police after arriving home to 7316 Henderson Street just before 1 p.m. yesterday. Agents searched a large crate in the bed of Pugh’s truck and found 121 kilograms (267 pounds) of THC edible candies, 35 kilos (78 pounds) of marijuana, 144 grams of THC oil, and seven THC vape pens. Agents also seized $6,260 in cash from Pugh. The total value of the seizure was approximately $100,000.

Pugh was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana/THC. He was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center.

The DEA Task Force includes deputies and officers from Caddo, Bossier, and Desoto parish sheriff’s offices, Shreveport Police, Louisiana State Police, and the DEA.