Deputies: 64-Year-Old Charged With Trafficking Over $61,000 Worth Of Drugs In Lenoir
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A 64-year-old Lenoir man has been arrested and charged for trafficking meth and fentanyl, according to deputies.
The Caldwell County Sheriffβs Office S.W.A.T and Narcotic Units conducted a search warrant at Don Cox’s residence on April 14.
As a result of the search, deputies seized approximately 60 grams of fentanyl, 300 grams of methamphetamine and $461 in cash.
The drugs seized during the investigation has a total street value of over $61,000, according to North Carolina State Drug Guidelines.
Deputies say Cox was arrested and charged with multiple counts of trafficking in fentanyl and methamphetamine and maintaining a dwelling to distribute narcotics.
βThere is zero tolerance for a drug dealer. If youβre going to distribute this poison in our neighborhoods, then be prepared to face the consequences,” Caldwell County Sheriff Alan Jones.
If you have any information concerning illegal drug activity in Caldwell County, contact the Caldwell County Sheriffβs Office I.C.E. Unit at 828-757-1178, Lenoir Police Departmentβs Narcotics Division at 828-757-2145, Hudson Police Department at 828-728-5021, Granite Falls Police Department at 828-396-3358, or Caldwell County Crimestoppers at 828-758-8300.
