Eight people arrested following drug bust in North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA — Several people were arrested following a drug investigation targeting fentanyl and cocaine sales in convenience store parking lots around Raleigh.

The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) conducted the weeks-long investigation, which led to search warrants at two Raleigh homes—one on East Martin Street and another on Raven Ridge Road.

During the searches, agents seized:

  • 12.5 ounces of fentanyl
  • 2.1 ounces of powder and crack cocaine
  • 5.7 ounces of methamphetamine
  • 1 pound of marijuana
  • $6,640 in cash
  • Two firearms

ALE Director Bryan House said the investigation began after concerns arose about street-level drug dealers using convenience store parking lots as hubs for illegal activity…

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