WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A 28-year-old Wilmington man is facing multiple drug charges after authorities seized more than 1,600 pills and several firearms from his residence.
Austin Williams was arrested on Dec. 16 following a traffic stop where deputies discovered Xanax pills, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO).
Investigators obtained a search warrant for Williams’ home following his arrest, during which deputies recovered significant quantities of controlled substances:
- More than 1,656 Xanax pills
- About 9 grams of oxycodone
- About 34 grams of liquid methadone
- About 35 grams of marijuana
Investigators also seized four firearms, including three handguns and one shotgun. One of the handguns had been reported stolen, NHCSO said.
Williams was allegedly selling illegal narcotics in the Wilmington area, according to NHCSO…