The package contained about 13 pounds of marijuana, and it was one of three Edward Dubisson, 38, 1211 Avenue I, had arranged to pick up at the local post office, said Bogalusa Police Capt. Joe Culpepper.
Total, the three packages held close to 50 pounds of marijuana, he said.
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The postal authorities brought the suspicious packages to BPD. Their suspicions were confirmed, and a joint investigation was initiated, he said.
Officers staked out the post office and the surrounding area.
“On Friday, Dubisson was driven to the post office by (Billy) Mullins,” said Culpepper. “Dubisson went into the post office, signed for a box containing approximately 13 pounds of marijuana. He was arrested as he left the Post Office. Mullins was arrested seconds later, still sitting in his vehicle waiting for Dubisson.
“Dubisson had arranged for three boxes of marijuana to be delivered to Bogalusa for a total weight of approximately 48 pounds. Search warrants were served on the addresses shown on the shipping labels.”
No other drugs were found at those addresses, but paraphernalia, including a scale, was found at Dubisson’s residence, he said.
Mullins, 36, 641 Avenue E, and Dubisson were both charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. The penalty for a conviction ranges from five to 30 years in prison, said Culpepper.
The packages originated in Texas, and any action against the sender, if he or she could be located, would be undertaken by the postal authorities and law enforcement on that end, he said.
Besides the BPD and postal inspectors, the Louisiana State Police, Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office and Franklinton Police Department were involved in the joint operation.
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UFO Ubductee wrote on Nov 21, 2009 8:36 PM:
just me wrote on Nov 22, 2009 2:50 AM:
waste wrote on Nov 22, 2009 9:34 AM:
J wrote on Nov 22, 2009 4:08 PM:
RB wrote on Nov 22, 2009 4:27 PM:
gator wrote on Nov 23, 2009 2:52 PM:
"Beavis and Butthead move to Bogalusa!"
And the people who packaged it, what were they thinking? More tape to make it look less conspicuous?
But the question on everyone's mind is:
Was the weed any good? "
Edmond Chandler wrote on Nov 23, 2009 4:54 PM:
THREE more "bundles" of dope! ... similar to this drug bust!
These criminals should receive MAXIMUM SENTENCE! thirty years!
Maybe that would help reduce such criminal activity in Bogalusa. "
Edmond Chandler wrote on Nov 24, 2009 9:32 AM:
... this problem is GROWING ... GET THESE "DRUGGIES" OFF OUR STREETS AND IN JAIL WHERE THEY BELONG!
Maximum jail time is one way to combat this issue!
Let the "druggies" KNOW we will not tolerate their crimes.
GO BOGALUSA! "
Citizen with an attorney wrote on Nov 24, 2009 10:39 AM:
RB wrote on Nov 24, 2009 12:19 PM:
That's an excellent title for these two Space shuttle scientist! They have only their packing and crating department in Texas to blame (by the way, do we have any more tape? we don’t wanna loose not one seed!) "
ponemah wrote on Nov 26, 2009 9:59 AM:
Gotta a light... wrote on Nov 29, 2009 8:00 PM:
Bet these coppers in the joint commission are some truly Key STONED cops! "
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