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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Five people are behind bars following an investigation into illegal drug activity in early June.
Officials with the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) said officers investigated a report of people potentially possessing and carrying illegal drugs and guns in several locations throughout the districts.
The following subjects were arrested on the listed charges:
- 29-year-old Andrew Brant — charged with illegally carrying a weapon
- 34-year-old Marquin Lewis — charged with possession of a concealed handgun and being a felon in possession of a firearm
- 24-year-old Roy Braud — arrested on outstanding warrants for dealing narcotics and possession of a firearm by a felon
- 27-year-old Tyrez Jenkins — charged with possession with intent to distribute narcotics
NOPD officers reported a teenager was also involved in the operation. The teen was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a gun.
During the investigation, officers confiscated three illegal handguns and nearly 280 grams of narcotics.
Anyone with additional information about these individuals is asked to contact Crimestoppers anonymously at (504)-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.
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