PORT ALLEN, La. (
KLFY) — A truck driver was arrested in Port Allen after allegedly being caught with over $1.1 million and over 100 pounds of narcotics.
Officials said 29-year-old Lenny Collado of Charlotte, North Carolina was arrested Friday morning during a traffic stop on LA 415, north of Interstate 10 in Port Allen.
During the traffic stop, officials said they seized approximately $1,147,638.00, 183 pounds of suspected marijuana, and seven grams of suspected cocaine.
Collado was arrested and charged with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana or synthetic cannabinoids and transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses.
He was sent to a jail in West Baton Rouge Parish. There is currently no information regarding his bond.
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