FBI: Turkey Leg Hut Stored Hundreds of Pounds of Marijuana in Branded Bags

The Turkey Leg Hut, once a Houston culinary hotspot, is now at the center of a federal investigation after FBI testimony revealed the restaurant was allegedly used to store and sell hundreds of pounds of marijuana-often in branded “turkey bags.”

“The FBI alleges Turkey Leg Hut stored and sold marijuana-hundreds of pounds at a time-inside branded bags.”

During a recent court proceeding, an FBI agent testified that the now-shuttered Turkey Leg Hut was more than just a restaurant: it allegedly doubled as a storage site for large quantities of marijuana. According to testimony, the marijuana was kept in branded “turkey bags,” a term familiar in both culinary and cannabis circles for its use in storing large amounts of cannabis. These bags, originally designed for cooking, have become notorious in the cannabis industry for their durability and odor-masking properties, making them a practical-if illegal-choice for bulk storage.

“John [Lee Price] told federal agents that Lynn was using the Turkey Leg Hut to house hundreds of pounds of marijuana, which would be sold at the restaurant.”

Lyndell “Lynn” Price, the former owner of Turkey Leg Hut, is at the center of these allegations. Price, who was recently arrested on unrelated arson charges, is accused by a former associate of using the restaurant as a front for marijuana storage and sales. While Price has not been formally charged with drug crimes, the FBI’s testimony has brought intense scrutiny to his business dealings and the legacy of the Turkey Leg Hut.

The testimony comes amid a wave of legal troubles for Price, including federal charges of arson and conspiracy related to a 2020 fire at Bar 5015, a business owned by his former partner. If convicted of the arson charges, Price faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.

“Government resources are limited, and they generally don’t bring frivolous charges.”

• Meredith J. Duncan, Assistant Dean, University of Houston Law Center

The revelations about marijuana storage in branded turkey bags add another layer to the Turkey Leg Hut’s dramatic fall from grace. Once celebrated for its inventive menu and vibrant community presence, the restaurant now stands as a cautionary tale of how alleged criminal activity can undermine even the most beloved local brands.

As the legal process unfolds, Price’s estranged wife and former business partner, Nakia Holmes, has publicly distanced herself from his actions, emphasizing her focus on family and healing. The Houston community-and the broader restaurant industry-now watches closely as the case against Lynn Price develops, with the Turkey Leg Hut’s legacy hanging in the balance.

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