Media Release: OPELOUSAS BUSINESS OWNER ARRESTED

Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

1,000 IXP

 
 

Case Details

OPELOUSAS BUSINESS OWNER ARRESTED ON DRUG AND WEAPON CHARGES

According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, narcotics detectives obtained information from a confidential source that the "One Stop" business, located at 731 E. Landry Street in Opelousas, Louisiana was selling marijuana and illegal THC vapes. Detectives were able to obtain a narcotics search warrant for the business.”

Upon execution of the warrant, one individual was detained inside the business. During a search of the business, detectives located 76 (3.5 gram) bags of marijuana, 14 psilocybin mushroom bars, 9 THC vapes, 3 firearms, and $9,352.85 in US currency.

The owner of the business, later identified Ahmad Hassan, arrived on the scene while detectives were in the process of searching. Hassan was then transported to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Safety Complex, where he was joined by his attorney. Hassan fully cooperated with detectives and admitted that all the illegal narcotics belonged to him.

On May 15, 2024, Ahmad Salaheddin Hassan turned himself in at the St. Landry Parish Jail and was charged with possession with intent to distribute schedule I CDS (2 counts),

illegal possession of a firearm in the presence of a CDS (3 counts), and transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses.

Anyone with information about illegal drug activity is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Drug Hotline at 337-948-0970 or 948-1030. All callers remain anonymous and the information is kept strictly confidential.

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS, download the P3 app on your mobile device or simply dial **TIPS on your mobile phone to tip. All calls are anonymous and you can earn a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

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ARRESTED:

Ahmad Salaheddin Hassan, age 38

731 E. Landry Street

Opelousas, LA., 70570

CHARGES:

Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS (2 counts)

Illegal Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS (3 counts)

Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses

BOND: $26,500

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This is Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 
File Number 337-948-TIPS (8477)

Posted By: St. Landry Crime Stoppers

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