KSP arrests Harlan County man on drug charges

Lawrence Lucus(Harlan County Det. Center)
Published: Jun. 6, 2022 at 3:37 PM EDT

BLEDSOE, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky State Police officials announced the arrest of a Harlan County man on several drug charges, including trafficking and DUI, on Monday.

On June 4, troopers made a traffic stop in the Bledsoe Community of County. According to a release, troopers said they saw a bag of what they thought was marijuana in plain sight.

After a search of the car, troopers said they found marijuana, other illegal drugs and more than $14,000 in cash.

Lawrence Lucus, 39, was arrested and taken to the Harlan County Detention Center. He was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, trafficking marijuana, DUI, no insurance, no registration plates and no operator’s license.

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