BROUSSARD, La. (KLFY) -- A search of a house near Broussard Thursday found over 40 lbs. of marijuana and over $1,000 in cash, authorities said.

Ladarren Francis, 44, is charged with four counts of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and one count of transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses.

Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Agents searched a home in the 100 block of Chesson Hill Drive just outside Broussard Thursday afternoon. There, at least 43 pounds of marijuana were located and seized, along with $1,379 in cash.

Francis was booked into the Lafayette Parish Jail on a $60,000 bond, according to jail records.

This case remains under investigation, officials said.

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