Drug complaints concerning a fitness center in North Carolina led to police making 21 arrests on Aug. 22. Police claim the arrests were a result of an eight-month investigation referred to as Operation Blue Thunder. The operation was a joint effort between the Mitchell County Sherriff's Office, the Spruce Pine Police Department and Bakersville Police. Federal authorities and State Bureau of Investigation agents contributed in the raid as well. A local police chief said that most of the drug … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
3 charged with drug-related crimes in North Carolina
According to reports, three North Carolina residents were taken into police custody on drug-related charges. Two men and one woman were accused after several drug task forces conducted two different investigations in Bladen County. The task forces reportedly executed a search warrant at a residence located in Clarkton. The authorities allegedly seized a number of drugs and drug-related items including 4.5 grams of crack cocaine, four bundles of heroin and digital scales. Additionally, they … [Read more...]