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Criminal Investigation | Nov. 29, 2018

Explo officials sentenced for roles in conspiracy that led to illegal dumping of munitions and explosion at Camp Minden

United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced today that officials of Explo Systems, Inc., were sentenced for their roles in a criminal conspiracy. "The defendants sentenced today used Camp Minden here in Northwest Louisiana as the largest illegal dumping ground of military explosives in the history of the United States -at over 15.6 million pounds of explosives," United States Attorney David C.Joseph stated. "I want to thank our federal and state law enforcement partners for their commitment to protecting Louisiana's citizens and environment. Those who endanger the safety of our community to satisfy their own greed will be held accountable."