BATON ROUGE, La. – A large narcotics operation led by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office resulted in six arrests on Friday, while three additional suspects remain at-large following a multi-week investigation that uncovered significant amounts of fentanyl, synthetic opioids, prescription drugs, cash, and firearms. Officials say the case spans East Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension parishes and represents one of the more extensive coordinated drug busts in recent months.
The investigation, carried out by EBRSO Narcotics agents, involved undercover purchases, surveillance, and targeted enforcement aimed at dismantling an organized distribution network. Authorities reported that agents were able to make multiple controlled purchases of fentanyl before executing a series of search warrants this week.
How the Investigation Unfolded
EBRSO confirmed that its narcotics team had been tracking the group for several weeks, gathering evidence pointing to widespread distribution of fentanyl and other controlled substances throughout the region. On December 4, deputies launched simultaneous search operations at 14 locations across three parishes, aiming to intercept drug trafficking routes and recover illegal weapons tied to the group’s operations.
Officials say these coordinated searches were designed to prevent suspects from relocating drugs, cash, or firearms once the operation became visible.
What Deputies Seized Across the 14 Locations
Deputies recovered a substantial amount of drugs and weapons during the searches, including critical quantities of fentanyl—a drug responsible for thousands of overdose deaths nationwide each year. The recovered 76 grams of fentanyl alone equal an estimated 760 lethal doses, according to standard law enforcement calculations.
The seizure included:
152 grams of marijuana
82.3 grams of cannabinoid
76 grams of fentanyl
31 pints of Promethazine
43 dosage units of Oxycodone
12 dosage units of Suboxone
13 dosage units of amphetamine
12.2 grams of cocaine
3.5 grams of crack cocaine
6.4 pounds of suspected “mojo” (synthetic opioid)
1 kilogram of suspected black tar heroin
$3,841 in cash
4 handguns, 2 shotguns, and 2 rifles
Detectives say the combination of narcotics and high-powered firearms indicates the group was organized and operating at a scale capable of distributing drugs across parish lines.
Six Men Taken Into Custody
The following individuals were arrested during Friday’s operation:
Marcus Alexander, 42
Frederick Alexander, 60
Keyric Butler, 39
Antonio Butler, 48
Hollis Priest, 45
Kendric Washington, 40
All six men face a range of felony drug and weapons charges, including distribution, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, illegal carrying of a firearm, and conspiracy to distribute.
Three Suspects Still At-Large
Deputies say three men identified during the investigation have not yet been located. Warrants remain active for:
Tramaine Rogers, 42
Chad Jones, 42
Montrell Sanders, 42
Authorities urge anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact local law enforcement. Officials warn that these individuals may still have access to weapons or narcotics.
Community Concerns and Ongoing Efforts
Law enforcement agencies across Louisiana have emphasized the danger posed by fentanyl distribution, noting that even tiny amounts can be fatal. With the rise of synthetic opioids and counterfeit pills, multi-parish efforts like this one have become a priority for sheriff’s offices and regional task forces.
According to EBRSO, additional arrests are possible as the investigation continues, and evidence recovered during the operation is analyzed.
What Comes Next
Investigators will process the seized items, evaluate digital evidence collected from the search locations, and continue searching for the remaining suspects. The sheriff’s office noted that dismantling networks of this scale requires ongoing monitoring and cooperation between parish agencies.
If you live in the affected areas and have seen unusual activity related to drug sales or weapons storage, officials encourage reporting it anonymously to help prevent overdoses and community harm.
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