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An Officer on patrol this morning, May 4th noticed a vehicle on Heather Drive with an expired temporary license plate. A traffic stop was made and immediately the Officer came in contact with a strong odor of what appears to be marijuana. After a consent to search was given, additional drugs was located along two weapons.

Benjimin  Phillips, 28 years old
Possession with intent to distribute Scheduled 1
Illegal possession of a firearm in the presence of CDS
Possession with intent to distribute Schedule 4 Drugs
Possession of drug paraphernalia 

Opelousas Police ask anyone with any information related to any Illegal firearms or any criminal activity to contact the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500, crimetips@opelousaspd.com, or through Crime Stoppers (337-948-TIPS, www.stlandrycrimestoppers.com or by using the P3 mobile App.) Tipsters can remain anonymous. Tipsters can receive up to a $1000.00 cash reward.

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