15 arrested in heroin operation out of St. Tammany Parish

9 years ago

COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) – At a press conference Monday morning, the Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office revealed that a sophisticated heroin operation in the north shore area had been disrupted. They arrested 15 people, with the help of other federal and local law enforcement agencies. This investigation began a year and half ago, after people called police saying Scottie Fisher of Amite was dealing some sort of drug in West Tammany. Investigators say they later discovered Fisher was much more than a user or small-time distributor. He was the leader of a heroin operation that went throughout the north shore and stretched to Orleans Parish. They estimate he distributed about a kilo a month, a fairly significant amount. The district =attorny’s office says no official charges have been filed yet since the Sheriff’s Office just handed over the case information to them, but those involved could face charges for conspiring to distribute drugs, actual distribution and racketeering. Some of those penalties carry sentences of up to 50 years in prison. Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain told us that this was a big victory for local law enforcement, but the fight is obviously not over yet. They will continue to aggressively investigate, but he says it’s important for people to talk with loved ones about drugs, as well. They are still searching for seven people related to this operation but say this investigation and others are ongoing.

15 arrested in heroin operation out of Saint Tammany Parish

9 years ago

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“Investigations are underway — if you’re part of this, do something before we contact you.” – Detectives

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Don’t be scared or afraid. Have this drug conversation with your kids. Talk to them about the danger. And pick up the phone if you see something suspicious.

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Prescription medication get them hooked, then they turn to heroin. Government is working on getting a handle on pharmaceutical drugs, so now users are turning to heroin.

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“Young lives being destroyed by instant addiction.” Begins with pain medication, but then turn to heroin as cheaper alternative.

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Believe Fisher was dealing 7 ounces a week.

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Began a year and half ago due to phone calls from citizens saying Fisher was dealing some sort of drug and had a sophisticated organization. This was bigger than a user or small-time distributor.

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15 arrests, still seeking out others.

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Speakers talking about Heroin drug trade in Saint Tammany parish. Say it knows no borders and coordination between law enforcement agencies is vital.

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Speakers introduce themselves, and say that they have “taken down an organization” in this heroin investigation.

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Press conference about to begin on “Operation Fish Net” in Saint Tammany Parish Justice Center. “Scottie D. Fisher” mug shot in the middle of big poster on display. It branches out to photos below: 19 mug shots from St. Tammany 6 from Tangipahoa Parish Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), U.S. Custom and Border Protection Air and Marine Branch, Louisiana State Police, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office all listed on the top of poster.

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