# Narcotics seizure in Louisiana

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/louisiana-authorities-seize-nearly-800-pounds-of-methampheta
> Updated: 2026-08-12T06:23:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Louisiana conducted a major narcotics seizure on Interstate 12 near Denham Springs. During a traffic stop of an 18-wheeler, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s deputies and a K9 unit discovered approximately 358.14 kilograms, or nearly 800 pounds, of methamphetamine packaged in tinfoil-wrapped bricks.

Anton Vitalyevich Rakov, a Russian national, was arrested during the incident. Officials noted that the search of the semi-truck’s trailer was prompted by Rakov’s arrest regarding his illegal status in the United States. Sheriff Jason Ard described the bust as “one of the largest” methamphetamine seizures in the history of Livingston Parish and the state of Louisiana. Rakov has been handed over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and remains in custody.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Louisiana authorities seize nearly 800 pounds of methamphetamine

Authorities in Louisiana arrested a Russian national after seizing nearly 800 pounds of methamphetamine from a semi-truck in Denham Springs, marking one of the largest drug busts in state history.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/louisiana-authorities-seize-nearly-800-pounds-of-methamphetamine

### 2026-08-07: Lafayette Parish deputies seize 2.5 lb of cocaine in I‑10 traffic stop

Lafayette Parish deputies seized about 2.5 lb of cocaine during an I‑10 traffic stop, arresting driver Raekia Lewis and passenger Joshua Worley on drug‑distribution charges.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lafayette-parish-deputies-seize-25-lb-of-cocaine-in-i10-traffic-stop

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