Tyrin Truong, the 25-year-old mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was arrested for allegedly being a member of a drug trafficking organization.

A heavy police presence was seen Tuesday morning at the home of the Bogalusa mayor. Multiple law enforcement officers were seen at Tyrin Truong's home in Bogalusa early in the morning. It is unclear why the police are at his home. WDSU reached out to the City of Bogalusa, Truong, and the Bogalusa Police Department for more information.

Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong, who was arrested last week on charges that authorities said stem from a drug trafficking investigation, is asking for donations to help fund his criminal defense.

Tyrin Truong, the mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, and several other people have been arrested as part of a drug-trafficking investigation. The Louisiana State Police Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force uncovered an organization selling opioids,

Tyrin Truong, mayor-elect of Bogalusa, photographed Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at his campaign office in Bogalusa. The 23-year-old political science major has unseated Bogalusa's mayor with 56 percent of the vote. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)

The mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, Tyrin Truong, was arrested as part of an investigation by state police into a drug-trafficking organization.

BOGALUSA, La. ( WGNO) — Louisiana State Police announced the arrest of Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, troopers said the 25-year-old along with six others were taken into custody following a comprehensive investigation into a Drug Trafficking Organization operating in Bogalusa.

Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.

Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong posted bail after he was arrested along with several others in connection with the investigation by Louisiana State Police last week.

The 25-year-old mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, on Tuesday was arrested and accused of involvement in a drug-trafficking operation and the soliciting of prostitution.

Truong, along with six other Bogalusa residents, were subject to search and arrest warrants following an investigation done by the Louisiana State Police’s Narcotics/Violent Crime Task Force.

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