$2M of Cocaine Discovered Hidden in Louisiana Home of 54-Year-Old Man

170 lbs of cocaine worth more than 2 million discovered in man’s house in LaPlace, Louisiana.Photo:St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s OfficeA 54-year-old man from Louisiana was arrested Monday after authorities discovered more than $2 million worth of cocaine hidden in his Louisiana home, according to police.The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a release the man was taken into custody “after deputies discovered more than77 kilos of cocainein a LaPlace home,” adding that he “was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine.“The unnamed man is currently “being held in custody in lieu of a $750,000” bond, per the release.“On Saturday, September 9, 2023, officers began an investigation at the LaPlace home. During the course of the investigation, packages of cocaine were discovered. About 77 kilos of cocaine with a street value of about $2 million were confiscated,” added the release.“Officers are continuing to investigate this case.“The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.The arrest comes afterKFFrevealed in August that addiction hasaffected the lives of two-thirds of American adults, either personally or through a family member who struggled with drug or alcohol abuse.Three in 10 Americans also said they or a family member had been addicted to opioids. This included both illegal narcotics such as heroin or fentanyl and prescription painkillers.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest storiesNearly 1 in 10 of the respondents added that they had lost a relative due to a drug overdose.The survey wasconductedfrom July 11 to the 19 and surveyed a total of 1,327 U.S. adults.U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.Anna Moneymaker/GettyVice PresidentKamala Harrisspoke in July about the fentanyl crisis hitting Americaduring a meeting with state attorneys general.“There are countless people in our country who are suffering right now because of this epidemic,” she said. ”It is incumbent on all of us to address it in a variety of ways that includes talking about some of the underlying issues, including the fact that we still have a long way to go in our country to accurately and appropriately talk about what substance use addiction really is.““It’s a healthcare issue,” she added. “We must destigmatize this issue.  We must remove judgment from this issue. We must understand that most people don’t choose to have a substance abuse disorder. It is not a choice they make where they can then say ‘no.’ ”

170 lbs of cocaine worth more than 2 million discovered in man’s house in LaPlace, Louisiana.Photo:St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office

A 54-year-old man from Louisiana was arrested Monday after authorities discovered more than $2 million worth of cocaine hidden in his Louisiana home, according to police.The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a release the man was taken into custody “after deputies discovered more than77 kilos of cocainein a LaPlace home,” adding that he “was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine.“The unnamed man is currently “being held in custody in lieu of a $750,000” bond, per the release.“On Saturday, September 9, 2023, officers began an investigation at the LaPlace home. During the course of the investigation, packages of cocaine were discovered. About 77 kilos of cocaine with a street value of about $2 million were confiscated,” added the release.“Officers are continuing to investigate this case.“The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.The arrest comes afterKFFrevealed in August that addiction hasaffected the lives of two-thirds of American adults, either personally or through a family member who struggled with drug or alcohol abuse.Three in 10 Americans also said they or a family member had been addicted to opioids. This included both illegal narcotics such as heroin or fentanyl and prescription painkillers.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest storiesNearly 1 in 10 of the respondents added that they had lost a relative due to a drug overdose.The survey wasconductedfrom July 11 to the 19 and surveyed a total of 1,327 U.S. adults.U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.Anna Moneymaker/GettyVice PresidentKamala Harrisspoke in July about the fentanyl crisis hitting Americaduring a meeting with state attorneys general.“There are countless people in our country who are suffering right now because of this epidemic,” she said. ”It is incumbent on all of us to address it in a variety of ways that includes talking about some of the underlying issues, including the fact that we still have a long way to go in our country to accurately and appropriately talk about what substance use addiction really is.““It’s a healthcare issue,” she added. “We must destigmatize this issue.  We must remove judgment from this issue. We must understand that most people don’t choose to have a substance abuse disorder. It is not a choice they make where they can then say ‘no.’ ”

A 54-year-old man from Louisiana was arrested Monday after authorities discovered more than $2 million worth of cocaine hidden in his Louisiana home, according to police.

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a release the man was taken into custody “after deputies discovered more than77 kilos of cocainein a LaPlace home,” adding that he “was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine.”

The unnamed man is currently “being held in custody in lieu of a $750,000” bond, per the release.

“On Saturday, September 9, 2023, officers began an investigation at the LaPlace home. During the course of the investigation, packages of cocaine were discovered. About 77 kilos of cocaine with a street value of about $2 million were confiscated,” added the release.

“Officers are continuing to investigate this case.”

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

The arrest comes afterKFFrevealed in August that addiction hasaffected the lives of two-thirds of American adults, either personally or through a family member who struggled with drug or alcohol abuse.

Three in 10 Americans also said they or a family member had been addicted to opioids. This included both illegal narcotics such as heroin or fentanyl and prescription painkillers.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories

Nearly 1 in 10 of the respondents added that they had lost a relative due to a drug overdose.

The survey wasconductedfrom July 11 to the 19 and surveyed a total of 1,327 U.S. adults.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.Anna Moneymaker/Getty

Vice PresidentKamala Harrisspoke in July about the fentanyl crisis hitting Americaduring a meeting with state attorneys general.

“There are countless people in our country who are suffering right now because of this epidemic,” she said. ”It is incumbent on all of us to address it in a variety of ways that includes talking about some of the underlying issues, including the fact that we still have a long way to go in our country to accurately and appropriately talk about what substance use addiction really is.”

“It’s a healthcare issue,” she added. “We must destigmatize this issue.  We must remove judgment from this issue. We must understand that most people don’t choose to have a substance abuse disorder. It is not a choice they make where they can then say ‘no.’ ”

source: people.com