Joint Investigation Leads To Major Fentanyl Seizure Connected To Slidell

A joint narcotics investigation involving the Slidell Police Department and New Orleans Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a New Orleans man and the seizure of approximately 1.7 pounds of suspected fentanyl, along with several other suspected drugs and a firearm.

Slidell Police said the investigation began during the summer after narcotics detectives developed information concerning the trafficking of illegal narcotics, specifically fentanyl, from the New Orleans area into Slidell and other parts of St. Tammany Parish.

Investigators eventually identified Dominick Curry of New Orleans as a suspected narcotics trafficker believed to be involved in supplying fentanyl destined for St. Tammany Parish.

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Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Curry on a charge of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.

Investigation Expanded Into New Orleans

According to Slidell Police, narcotics detectives continued following the investigation into New Orleans and began working alongside investigators with the New Orleans Police Department Third District Investigations Unit.

The investigation ultimately led authorities to Curry in early September.

Police said Curry was located and taken into custody before investigators executed a search warrant at his New Orleans residence.

That search resulted in the discovery and seizure of several suspected controlled substances.

Investigators reported seizing:

Approximately 1.7 pounds of suspected fentanyl
321 grams of suspected methamphetamine
200 grams of suspected marijuana
14 grams of suspected methadone
Drug paraphernalia
One firearm

The substances are described as suspected narcotics pending any required laboratory testing and court proceedings.

Charges In Multiple Jurisdictions

Slidell Police said Curry now faces multiple narcotics charges in both New Orleans and St. Tammany Parish as a result of the investigation.

The investigation is significant for Slidell because detectives believe the suspected fentanyl seized during the operation was connected to the supply of drugs entering St. Tammany Parish from the New Orleans area.

Fentanyl remains an especially dangerous component of the illegal drug supply because extremely small quantities can cause fatal overdoses. Law enforcement agencies throughout Southeast Louisiana have continued targeting trafficking organizations and individuals suspected of transporting fentanyl between jurisdictions.

The seizure also illustrates why narcotics investigations frequently extend beyond city and parish boundaries. Slidell investigators followed information developed locally into New Orleans before working with NOPD investigators to locate Curry and execute the search warrant.

Investigation Remains Part Of Broader Enforcement Effort

Slidell Police said its narcotics detectives intend to continue working with neighboring law enforcement agencies as investigations involving fentanyl and other illegal drugs develop.

The department said detectives will continue following narcotics investigations wherever they lead in an effort to disrupt the movement of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.

The case remains part of an ongoing regional effort by law enforcement agencies to identify suspected suppliers before narcotics reach local communities.

Curry is accused of the offenses described by investigators. The charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.