Democrat Mayor Arrested for Alleged Role in Drug Trafficking and

25-year-old Democrat Bogalusa Mayor, Tyrin Truong, was arrested on Tuesday following an extensive drug trafficking investigation which uncovered links to illegal firearms and prostitution.

In April last year, a “comprehensive investigation” was launched by the Louisiana State Police Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force, which targeted a wide-ranging and sophisticated drug trafficking operation that used social media for payment processing and distribution

The organization distributed drugs such as opioids, high-grade marijuana, THC products and MDMA, according to law enforcement officials.

The profits were used to purchase firearms, which were then sold to individuals legally prohibited from possessing them. Some of the weapons have been connected to violent crimes in the area, police said.

Truong, who became Bogalusa’s youngest mayor in 2022, faces charges of transactions involving proceeds from drug offences, unauthorized use of a moveable, soliciting for prostitutes, and

The investigation led to seven arrest warrants, with six other individuals facing charges related to drug proceeds.

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Three of the suspects have been charged with conspiracy to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance, while others face an additional charge of distribution of a Schedule II controlled substance.

There have been 2,456 drug-involved deaths in Louisiana throughout 2023, highlighting the state’s ongoing battle against illegal drug trafficking.

District Attorney Collin Sims stated:

“We are going to continue to invest time and resources into helping the citizens of Bogalusa.”

“We are not finished.”

Louisiana State Police said additional arrests may be forthcoming, adding that “a variety of other matters and individuals remain under investigation in connection with matters both separate from and related to the subject matter of today’s arrests.”

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