BATON ROUGE - As part of a continued investigation into alleged drug activity, a suspected dealer is facing charges for his possession of tens of thousands of dollars and almost 170 lethal doses of fentanyl.

Richardson's was announced Friday after deputies were called to a home on Mobile Drive where there was reported to be a safe where drugs and money were kept.

After a search, the Gang Intelligence Unit found 508 Alprazolam pills, 3.9 grams of cocaine, 16.8 grams of fentanyl or approximately 168 lethal doses and $34,960.

Johnny Richardson, 38, was arrested during the warrant and booked for drug charges and money laundering.

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