Federal authorities have sentenced a Lake Charles man to more than 16 years in prison after a major fentanyl bust uncovered enough of the drug to kill hundreds of thousands. Here's how it's part of a broader crackdown across Louisiana.
A major drug ring in South Louisiana has been dismantled after a seven-month investigation. The leader faces life in prison—see how law enforcement took him down.
A man and a woman from Eunice who were arrested and indicted in 2022 for the death of a 17-year-old who had ingested a lethal amount of fentanyl have now been indicted on the arresting charge.
A drug bust in Lafayette has taken enough fentanyl and heroin off the streets that could have taken numerous lives. The man accused of being in possession of them is now behind bars.
These parishes are the top five for opioid distribution in Louisiana. This proves that opioid misuse is not just a "big city" issue. Many of Louisiana's smaller parishes are dealing with a very potent situation as well.