Over 1/2 pound of meth, 9 firearms seized from North Carolina home, sheriff says

CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — 280 grams of methamphetamine and 9 firearms were seized from a home, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office.

The seizure happened on Saturday, August 31, by Narcotic Agents with the Sheriff’s Office Intercounty Counter-Drug Enforcement (ICE) Unit.

“We are continuing to be aggressive on our drug campaign,” said Sheriff Kevin Bean. “This investigation went according to plan and a big seizure was made.”

The Sheriff’s Office is always looking for information on the illegal drug trade. They will keep you and your information confidential. Any of the following numbers can be used to report illegal drug activity:

• Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office I.C.E. Unit at 828-757-1178
• Lenoir Police Narcotics Division at 828-757-2145.
• Hudson Police at 828-728-5021.
• Granite Falls Police at 828-396-3358.
• Caldwell County Crimestoppers at 828-758-8300

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