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Four people arrested with guns at Lafayette Mardi Gras

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Four people were arrested Tuesday on weapons charges during Lafayette's Mardi Gras festivities, police say.

One person was carrying a semi-automatic pistol known as a Draco and was arrested on the parade route. Three others were arrested downtown after the parades were over.

All were arrested and accused of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.

This is a developing story; we'll update with more details as get them.