LMPD finds 3 kilograms of heroin in the walls of Highlands home

Thomas Novelly | Courier Journal

Louisville Metro Police Department said that the narcotics unit found more than three kilograms of heroin on Monday during a drug bust in the Highlands.

LMPD shared the photo of their bust on Instagram and said that they found the illicit drugs hidden inside the finished walls of a house there.

On average, it takes about 75 milligrams to overdose. Monday's 3-kilogram bust would be enough to overdose more than 40,000 times.

Yesterday, in the Highlands Neighborhood, our Narcotics Unit located an estimated three kilograms of suspected heroin hidden inside the finished walls of a residence. As opioid addiction continues to plague our community this was great work to put a dent in a continuing problem. You make us proud crew! #LMPD #respect #NotOnOurStreets A post shared by LMPD (@lmpd.ky) on Jun 20, 2017 at 11:34am PDT

According to LMPD spokesman Lamont Washington, the bust equates to more than six and a half pounds of heroin.

Washington said he could not comment on the location of the bust or the suspects.

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