Meridian Police Seize Large Quantity of Drugs in Traffic Stop

Arrest made as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt illegal drug trade in the city

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Meridian Police Department's Gang Unit recently conducted a traffic stop that led to the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and marijuana. The driver, Larry Scott, was arrested and charged with multiple drug trafficking offenses.

Why it matters

This drug bust represents the Meridian Police Department's ongoing efforts to combat the illegal drug trade and related criminal activity in the city. The seizure of these large quantities of drugs will help disrupt the supply chain and make the community safer.

The details

During the traffic stop on B Street near Highway 39 North, officers discovered and seized over 60 grams of cocaine, more than 100 grams of methamphetamine, over 100 ecstasy pills, and more than a pound of marijuana. Larry Scott was arrested and charged with three counts of trafficking of a controlled substance with a firearm enhancement, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance.

  • The traffic stop and drug seizure occurred recently.

The players

Darrell Thompson

Assistant Police Chief of the Meridian Police Department, who praised the officers involved and emphasized the department's commitment to public safety.

Larry Scott

A Meridian man who was arrested and charged with multiple drug trafficking offenses following the traffic stop and drug seizure.

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What they’re saying

“This seizure represents the kind of proactive enforcement that helps keep dangerous drugs off our streets. Our gang unit and our officers remain focused on disrupting criminal activity and protecting Meridian neighborhoods. We will continue working every day to make our community safer. Illegal drugs have no place in our city.”

— Darrell Thompson, Assistant Police Chief (darkhorsepressnow.com)

What’s next

The judge will determine the bail amount for Larry Scott at a hearing scheduled for next week.

The takeaway

This drug bust highlights the Meridian Police Department's ongoing efforts to combat the illegal drug trade and related criminal activity in the city. By seizing these large quantities of drugs, the department is disrupting the supply chain and working to make the community safer.