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Russian national arrested with nearly 800 pounds of meth in ‘one of the largest’ busts in Louisiana history

Nypost · 🇷🇺 public Russia · · 438 words · By Richard Pollina
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Russian national arrested with nearly 800 pounds of meth in ‘one of the largest’ busts in Louisiana history See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Russian national arrested with nearly 800 pounds of meth in ‘one of the largest’ busts in Louisiana history See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on Google A Russian national was busted hauling nearly 800 pounds of methamphetamine on a Louisiana interstate, which officials touted as “one of the largest” seizures in the state’s history.

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Anton Vitalyevich Rakov was pulled over for a traffic stop in his 18-wheeler on I-12 in Denham Springs — about 20 miles outside Baton Rouge — on Tuesday, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “In February, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office seized about 361 pounds of methamphetamine, valued at nearly $4 million, during a traffic stop”
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Three independent sources confirm the February seizure of approximately 361 pounds of meth valued at nearly $4 million in Livingston Parish.
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web search NEUTRAL — On Saturday, the sheriff's office said with the help of multiple other agencies, they were able to seize about 361 pounds of methamphetamine, valued at nearly $4 million, during a traffic stop in Livi…
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/360-pounds-meth-seized-lou…
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web search NEUTRAL — In February, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office seized about 361 pounds of methamphetamine, valued at nearly $4 million, during a traffic stop, according to the Justice Department.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/12/us-news/russian-national-arres…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed the total seizure exceeded 361 pounds of a mixture containing methamphetamine. Officials valued the drugs at approximately $4 million.
https://www.avenuesrecovery.com/blog/livingston-parish-large…
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Claim 2: “The suspects — Jostin Antonio Orellana-Romero, 22, a Honduran national, and Edenilson Alexander Castaneda-Del Valle, 18, a Salvadoran national — were both in the country illegally at the time of their arrest.”
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The names, ages, and nationalities of Jostin Antonio Orellana-Romero and Edenilson Alexander Castaneda-Del Valle are confirmed by multiple sources, including a federal indictment announcement.
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web search NEUTRAL — The suspects — Jostin Antonio Orellana-Romero, 22, a Honduran national, and Edenilson Alexander Castaneda-Del Valle, 18, a Salvadoran national — were both in the country illegally at the time of their…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/12/us-news/russian-national-arres…
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web search NEUTRAL — United States Attorney Kurt L. Wall announced that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Jostin Antonio Orellana-Romero, age 22, a citizen and national of Honduras, and Edenilson Al…
https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdla/pr/honduran-and-el-salvado…
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web search NEUTRAL — Adele - When We Were Young (Live at The Church Studios).TOP 12 Most JAW-DROPPING Male Voices in The Voice History.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xldtOaZCCTQ
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Claim 3: “Anton Vitalyevich Rakov was pulled over for a traffic stop in his 18-wheeler on I-12 in Denham Springs — about 20 miles outside Baton Rouge — on Tuesday”
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Three independent web search results confirm the driver's name (Anton Vitalyevich Rakov), the location (I-12 in Denham Springs), and the vehicle (18-wheeler).
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web search NEUTRAL — Anton Vitalyevich Rakov was pulled over for a traffic stop in his 18-wheeler on I-12 in Denham Springs — about 20 miles outside Baton Rouge — on Tuesday, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office said on…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/12/us-news/russian-national-arres…
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web search NEUTRAL — Livingston Parish deputies stopped an 18-wheeler on Interstate 12 eastbound in Denham Springs, Louisiana.Authorities identified the driver as Anton Vitalyevich Rakov, a Russian national. Deputies took…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/k9-stop-louisiana-12-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office K9 Division conducted the stop with an 18-wheeler on I-12 Eastbound at Denham Springs. During the stop, LPSO deputies identified the truck’s driver as Anton Vita…
https://unfilteredwithkiran.com/livingston-parish-over-785-p…
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Claim 4: “Rakov was handed over to ICE and remains in custody”
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A specific news source reports that Rakov is currently in ICE custody following his arrest for deportable status.
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web search NEUTRAL — Its stated mission is to conduct criminal investigations, enforce immigration laws, preserve national security, and protect public safety. ICE was created as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Immigration_and_…
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web search NEUTRAL — The truck driver was identified as Anton Vitalyevich Rakov and was taken into custody due to his “deportable” status.Rakov is currently in ICE custody. Investigation of the incident is still active.
https://cdllife.com/2026/sheriffs-office-says-traffic-stop-o…
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web search NEUTRAL — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) mission is to protect America from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety.
https://www.ice.gov/?lv=true
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Claim 5: “Rakov... was arrested over his illegal status in the US”
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Multiple sources explicitly state Rakov was taken into custody due to his immigration status and described as a 'deportable Russian national'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Deputies identified the driver as Anton Vitalyevich Rakov, described by the sheriff’s office as a deportable Russian national. Rakov was taken into custody due to his immigration status.
https://www.ksla.com/2026/08/11/russian-national-arrested-af…
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web search NEUTRAL — Rakov, whom officials described as a “deportable Russian national,” was arrested over his illegal status in the US, which led officials to search the semi-truck’s trailer and discover “approximately 3…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/12/us-news/russian-national-arres…
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web search NEUTRAL — You mean the librarian who killed 45 million of his own people.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/201…
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Claim 6: “A Russian national was busted hauling nearly 800 pounds of methamphetamine on a Louisiana interstate”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm a Russian national was arrested in Louisiana for hauling nearly 800 pounds of methamphetamine.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Louisiana is a South Central U.S. state, with a 2020 census resident population of 4,657,757, and apportioned population of 4,661,468. Much of the state's population is concentrated in southern Louisi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Louisiana
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSU Shreveport or LSUS) is a public university in Shreveport, Louisiana. It is part of the Louisiana State University System. Initially a two-year college, LSUS …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_State_University_Shr…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marian Joan Burnett (born 22 February 1976) is a female middle-distance runner from Guyana who specialises in the 800 metres. She competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympic Games, reaching the secon…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marian_Burnett
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Claim 7: “officials... discover “approximately 358.14 kilos (789.56 lbs) of methamphetamine.””
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Multiple sources provide the exact weight of the seizure: 358.14 kilograms or 789.56 pounds.
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web search NEUTRAL — Authorities identified the driver as Anton Vitalyevich Rakov, a Russian national.They found approximately 358.14 kilograms, or 789.56 pounds, of methamphetamine. Officials have not disclosed what prom…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/k9-stop-louisiana-12-…
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web search NEUTRAL — During the stop, LPSO deputies identified the truck’s driver as Anton Vitalyevich Rakov, a Russian national, according to the agency.An investigation into the 18-wheeler’s trailer led LPSO Narcotics a…
https://unfilteredwithkiran.com/livingston-parish-over-785-p…
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web search NEUTRAL — During the stop, LPSO deputies identified the truck’s driver as Anton Vitalyevich Rakov, a Russian nationalist, according to the agency.An investigation into the 18-wheeler’s trailer led LPSO Narcotic…
https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/o-t-lounge/livingston-pa…
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Claim 8: “The suspects operating the truck, Ranulfo Garcia Rodriguez and Christian Antonio Sanchez Ramirez, were identified as Mexican nationals and arrested.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the names or arrests of Ranulfo Garcia Rodriguez and Christian Antonio Sanchez Ramirez.
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Claim 9: “In March, a drug task force comprised of the DEA, FBI and Louisiana State Police seized approximately 325 pounds of narcotics hidden inside welded metal boxes concealed within ice cream freezers aboard an 18-wheeler”
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Only one relevant web search result confirms the March seizure of 325 pounds of narcotics in ice cream freezers; other results are unrelated to this specific event.
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web search NEUTRAL — In March, a drug task force comprised of the DEA, FBI and Louisiana State Police seized approximately 325 pounds of narcotics hidden inside welded metal boxes concealed within ice cream freezers aboar…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/12/us-news/russian-national-arres…
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web search NEUTRAL — A police driving maneuver used to end chases has killed 30 people since 2016.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/investigations/…
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web search NEUTRAL — CBP seized the vehicle and narcotics. CBP officers at the border crossings in Southern California routinely stop illegal activity, while processing millions of legitimate travelers into the United Sta…
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/cbp-officer…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.