Lacombe Narcotics Investigation Leads To Massive Drug And Weapons Seizure

A narcotics investigation in Lacombe has resulted in a massive drug and weapons seizure after detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Erindale Drive.

According to authorities, detectives with the STPSO Narcotics Unit received an anonymous tip in early May regarding suspected drug activity at a home located in the 29000 block of Erindale Drive in Lacombe. Following an investigation, detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at the residence on May 11.

During the search, investigators reportedly uncovered a large quantity of narcotics, illegal firearms, explosive devices, cash, and drug paraphernalia throughout the property.

Authorities stated the following items were seized during the operation:

• 20.92 pounds of marijuana

• 131.5 grams of psilocybin mushrooms

• 102.1 grams of hash

• 1 gram of amphetamine powder

• 1.5 dosage units of THC edibles

• 1 gram of THC powder

• 2 jars of THC wax/resin

• 104 ml of THC liquid

• 117 THC vape cartridges

• 265 doses of LSD/acid

• 42.4 grams of kratom

• 2 dosage units of clonazepam

• 1 dosage unit of alprazolam/Xanax (blue)

• 17 dosage units of alprazolam/Xanax (yellow)

• 557.5 dosage units of alprazolam/Xanax (white)

• 1 gram of fentanyl powder

• 1 syringe filled with fentanyl liquid

• 1 gram of MDMA/ecstasy

• Less than 1 gram of methamphetamine

• 94 dosage units of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine

• 47 unidentified pills/tablets

• 19 improvised explosive devices

• 15 unlawfully possessed firearms, including two fully automatic machine guns and one stolen handgun

• Several unlawfully possessed firearm suppressors/silencers

• Assorted drug paraphernalia

• $8,785.50 in cash

Authorities arrested 40 year old Dustin Galland and 40 year old Amanda Haskins in connection with the investigation. Both were transported to the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center and booked on numerous felony charges.

The reported charges include:

• 12 counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance

• 1 count of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance

• 2 counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance

• 4 counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance

• 15 counts of Illegal Carrying of Weapons in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance

• 1 count of Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms

• 2 counts of Possession of a Machine Gun

• 19 counts of Possession, Sale, or Use of Certain Fireworks

• 1 count of Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses

• 1 count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The investigation remains ongoing.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.