$20,000, drugs and firearm seized during traffic stop in Duson
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DUSON, La. (KLFY) - A Kaplan man has been arrested after Duson Police (DPD) seized drugs, money, and a firearm during a traffic stop.
Keondrick Solomon, 23, of Kaplan, has been booked into the Acadia Parish Jail on charges including possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, and monies derived from drug proceeds, according to DPD.
DPD said that on March 9, authorities stopped a southbound vehicle for speeding in the 1000 block of LA 719 (Riceland Road).
DPD also said that an officer detected a strong odor of marijuana and a search of the vehicle revealed the following:
- Over six ounces of marijuana
- A .40 caliber handgun
- $20,000 in US currency
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