North Carolina Cops BUST 148-Pound Meth Shipment—HIDDEN Inside Landscaping Stones!
A routine investigation turned into a massive drug bust when North Carolina deputies found 148 pounds of meth stuffed inside stone pavers. 🌐 #News #PantegoNC #NorthCarolina #Crime
PANTEGO, NC – Authorities in North Carolina made a shocking discovery while investigating a major drug operation—methamphetamine cleverly concealed inside stone landscaping pavers. The staggering 148-pound haul was uncovered in a routine follow-up investigation, turning an ordinary construction material into an unlikely drug-smuggling tool.
Routine Check Leads to Major Drug Seizure
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office revealed that on February 12, its drug unit was conducting a follow-up investigation in Pantego, North Carolina.
This probe stemmed from an earlier arrest made by the Greenville Regional Drug Task Force on January 16 in Pitt County.
What started as a standard review quickly turned into a major bust.
K-9 Athos Sniffs Out Hidden Meth
While inspecting several pallets of stone landscaping pavers, K-9 officer Athos alerted deputies to something suspicious.
A closer look at one of the stones confirmed their fears—it contained 800 grams of crystal methamphetamine embedded within the concrete.
But that was just the beginning.
A Shocking Discovery: 148 Pounds of Meth
Investigators systematically unloaded and inspected the entire shipment. What they found was staggering—84 individual pavers, each containing 800 grams of meth.
In total, authorities seized an incredible 67 kilograms (148 pounds) of the highly addictive drug.
This discovery not only exposed a sophisticated smuggling method but also dealt a heavy blow to the drug trade in the region.
Investigation Expands
The case remains under active investigation, with law enforcement agencies working together to track down those responsible.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with the Greenville Regional Drug Task Force, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Raleigh, and other agencies to uncover the full scope of the operation.
Authorities Seek Public’s Help
Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds is urging residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking or other criminal activities is encouraged to contact the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 946-7111 or submit an anonymous tip.
Cops say this massive bust exposes the lengths criminals will go to smuggle drugs into our local communities. As the investigation continues, law enforcement is determined to dismantle the networks responsible for flooding North Carolina with dangerous narcotics.
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