By Pat Culverhouse

An alleged major drug dealer is in custody and a large amount of illegal narcotics has been seized after a joint investigation by the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, DEA Task Force and Louisiana State Police came to a successful conclusion early Thursday.

Tymedrick Jones, who had been identified by task force agents as a large scale distributor of narcotics in the Cullen and Springhill area, reportedly was arrested following a traffic stop in Caddo Parish around 2 a.m.

Officials said the arrest successfully concluded with a large haul of illegal drugs including:

• Approximately 5,100 grams (11.3 lbs.) of methamphetamines.

• 1,100 grams (2.2 lbs.) of cocaine.

• 2,688 grams (six lbs.) of synthetic marijuana.

• 1,344 grams (three lbs.) natural marijuana.

Several thousand dollars was also confiscated, officers said.

Jones reportedly will be facing multiple charges in connection with drug trafficking with the intent to distribute. Additional charges reportedly could be filed as the investigation continues.

“This was a large amount of drugs headed for the streets of our parish that are now in our possession,” Parker said. “It’s a big job and it’s difficult sometimes, but we’re determined to keep drugs out of our parish. Our narcotics unit, working alongside the task force, is performing a great service.”

DEA Task Force members include agents from the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Bossier City and Shreveport police departments and the Louisiana National Guard Counter-Drug Program.

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