Slidell Police reported this morning that last week their Narcotics Division made the largest methamphetamine drug seizure in the city’s history, which was also one of the largest ever in St. Tammany Parish.
A total of 52.2 pounds of crystal meth was seized with a street value of over $500,000 dollars. In addition, three firearms were seized, fentanyl, MDMA, marijuana and crack cocaine.
The narcotics were found after a search warrant was executed at a residence in Slidell. Slidell Police investigators are working closely with the DEA, who believe the crystal meth originated in Mexico, was smuggled across the border, and made its way to Slidell.
Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal called it a very impressive case, and he was proud to say that they were able to get that poison off their streets.
One person is in-custody and another is currently being sought by authorities. Due to the on-going investigation, no further details were released.
