Drug task force: Man caught trafficking heroin in Richmond

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ)- Investigators say a man was arrested in Richmond for trafficking heroin.

According to the Madison County HIDTA Drug Task Force, 21-year-old Lamar McGuffie, Jr. of Detroit was caught with drugs in the back lot of the Days Inn. Investigators say a K-9 alerted the task force to a duffel bag that McGuffie had with him. They say it was carrying 63 grams of suspected heroin, scales, plastic baggies and $700.00 in cash.

The task force says it investigates all drug related complaints. It says information can be left anonymously on the tip line at 859-623-1714.