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Louisiana man arrested on drug charges following U.S. Highway 190 traffic stop

by Jayson Moore

Baton Rouge, LA – According to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, his name is Felipe Fuentes and he was arrested on Thursday.

The 24-year-old man was arrested on US Highway190 near Port Allen.

West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy initiated traffic stop after he saw the suspect’s vehicle commit a traffic violation.

The traffic stop led to the seizure of four kilograms of heroin.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the heroin was discovered concealed in the rear seat.

The 24-year-old man was booked on the following charges: Improper lane usage; Illegal window tint and Possession of schedule I in excess of 400 grams.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

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