Thibodaux man arrested for medical marijuana

A shipment of medical grade marijuana allegedly bound for Louisiana from California was intercepted by state police Thursday, resulting in the arrest of two men living in a Thibodaux apartment on drug charges.

State Police spokesman Gilbert Dardar said that on Wednesday troopers were contacted by authorities in Mendocino, Ca. that a "large amount of marijuana" found at a private delivery service was destined for Apartment E at 2316 St. Bernard Road.

The package, Dardar said, "contained three large bags of marijuana addressed to Matthew Zugsberger. "

Troopers agreed to take delivery of the marijuana in an attempt to further the investigation., he said.

On Thursday troopers and city police officers received the shipment and conducted an undercover operation.

They searched the apartment and discovered 951 grams or 2.12 pounds of marijuana allegedly in Zugsbergerâ??s possession.

That marijuana included the 934 grams of marijuana initially discovered in California.

Zugsberger, Dardar said, admitted that he paid $6000.00 per pound for the marijuana, which "appeared to be very high quality with a much higher THC content."

In addition to the marijuana, Troopers also discovered 11 grams of alleged hashish oil and $4640.00 in US currency in Zugsbergerâ??s possession.

Another man, identified as Michael Mahoney, was at the apartment.

Troopers found him in possession of approximately one gram of alleged marijuana.

Zugsberger was arrested for Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS (Marijuana), Possession of a Schedule I CDS (Hashish) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Mahoney was arrested and released on summons for Possession of Marijuana. Zugsberger was booked at the Lafourche Parish Sheriffâ??s Office.

Zugsberger claimed to have a medical marijuana license from California, Dardar said, noting that the California Medical Marijuana License is only valid in California and only allows patients to possess small amounts of the substance.

Louisiana does not have a medical marijuana law and possession of any amount of marijuana is punishable by at least six months in jail and a fine of up to $500.00 for the first misdemeanor offense.
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More states need to get on line.....if Louisiana had the proper laws this man wouldn't have to have his medication shipped in from another state and would probably have the "legal amount" on hand instead of a stockpile.

Have a good one!:jointsmile:

Sad to hear, but it's a risky buisness and Im sure he knew the consequences when he got into it.
I wish Louisiana would legalize, however likely that may not be.

Ouch, all that money lost because of the governments stupid laws against a medicine. A crime against humanity to say the least.

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Originally Posted by JaySin

Ouch, all that money lost because of the governments stupid laws against a medicine. A crime against humanity to say the least.

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hit it right on the nail.
Damn the man!!

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Originally Posted by JaySin

Ouch, all that money lost because of the governments stupid laws against a medicine. A crime against humanity to say the least.

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Ya that money wasn't lost its in the cops pockets know....
sounded like the guy was dealing..

The "guy" was NOT dealing, is not a resident of La and was here doing his wife a favor but was in need of his medication since he was supposed to be in La until August.