STATESVILLE, N.C. – The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office seized over $420,000 in drug money from three Chinese nationals last month.
The money was seized after Iredell deputies conducted traffic stops involving three Chinese nationals on May 22nd.
Each man was in possession of a large amount of money and when questioned about how it was obtained, officials said they “denied knowing how the money got there.”
Following an investigation, deputies said they determined the money came from criminal activity and were proceeds of illegal narcotics crimes.
Photo Credit: Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
“This investigation is a reminder of the ongoing, proactive efforts being made by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office to combat drug and currency smuggling through Iredell County, and it is a glaring reminder of how the proceeds of illegal activity travel our interstates almost daily,” Sheriff Campbell said.
The names of the three suspects were not released, and there is no word on the charges they are facing.
