Troopers arrest 2 people from Miss. in drug bust on I-20 in Bossier

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - Two people from Mississippi are in custody for allegedly being in possession of a large amount of cocaine.

Louisiana State Police says recently, troopers pulled over a vehicle on I-20 in Bossier City and found about 1 kg of cocaine and a small amount of marijuana. The driver was identified as Robert Wheatley from Vicksburg, Miss. He was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possession of schedule II narcotics
• Attempt and conspiracy to distribute schedule II narcotics
• Numerous traffic violations

His passenger, Adleine Bingham, also from Vicksburg, was arrested as well. They’re charged with:

• Possession of schedule II narcotics
• Possession of schedule I narcotics
• Attempt and conspiracy to distribute schedule II narcotics
• Outstanding fugitive warrant

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