Six Arrested, Drugs and Guns Seized in Asheboro Search Warrant

ASHEBORO, N.C. (ACME NEWS) — Six people were arrested Thursday after Randolph County sheriff’s deputies seized drugs, firearms and cash during a search warrant at an Asheboro home.

The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Unit said it had been investigating drug distribution in the county. On Sept. 18, detectives — with help from the Criminal Interdiction Team, Patrol Units and the Emergency Response Team — executed a search warrant at the home of Eric Dale Tucker on Lantern Dr., in Asheboro.

Inside, deputies reported finding methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, clonazepam, drug paraphernalia, two firearms with ammunition and U.S. currency.

Arrests and Charges

Eric Dale Tucker, 48 — Charged with felony possession of a firearm by a felon, felony possession of cocaine, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances, felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver Schedule II and IV controlled substances, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Tucker was held without bond due to pending charges…

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