Two men from Opelousas, Anthony Minor Jr. and Curtis Fields Jr., are arrested following a significant narcotics operation where detectives find an illegally modified machine gun and over a kilogram of marijuana. St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office officials report that the suspects were discovered concealing themselves in a closet along with a loaded Glock 9mm pistol equipped to fire automatically.
During the search at their residence, authorities also uncovered high-capacity magazines and a street value of marijuana exceeding $21,000. The serious nature of their charges, which include possession of a firearm in conjunction with controlled substances and conspiracy to distribute marijuana, underscores the dangerous combination of illegal drugs and firearms in the community. This operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug-related violence in the area.
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