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Gonzales man sentenced to 12 years for drug trafficking

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Gonzales man will spend 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to several drug charges.

Neo Morris, 42, pled guilty to distribution and possession with intent to distribute schedule I and II controlled dangerous substances, two counts of possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, creation or operation of a clandestine laboratory, and obstruction of justice.

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23rd Judicial District Attorney Ricky Babin said the plea deal followed a narcotics investigation by Gonzales Police that began in July. Investigators received tips about Morris dealing drugs. Then, they secured a search warrant for his home.

During the search, agents found:

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  • Heroin.
  • Methamphetamine.
  • Marijuana.
  • Hydrocodone
  • Gabapentin.
  • Equipment linked to the production, packaging, and sale of illegal drugs.

He was arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail. According to the DA, Morris got a 12-year sentence with the Louisiana Department of Corrections. He will receive credit for time served as part of the plea deal.

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