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Drug bust in Hazelwood

On Sept. 7, the Waynesville Police Department’s TAC Unit along with Haywood County’s Multi-jurisdictional Drug Task Force, the U.N.I.T., executed a search warrant at 252 Camelot Street in Waynesville.

Upon doing so, approximately 50 grams of heroin, 90 grams of methamphetamines, 30 grams of cocaine, two firearms, and several thousands of dollars in cash were seized from the residence.

In the weeks prior to this search warrant, information was obtained and surveillance conducted in the area of 252 Camelot Street after citizen complaints, drug overdoses and arrests were made that linked back to this location. After the conclusion of this search warrant, the investigation continued. On Sept. 22, the TAC Unit, along with the U.N.I.T., conducted traffic stops on the Great Smoky Mountain Expressway near exit 100, as well as on Scates Street in Waynesville. These traffic stops resulted in the arrest of six individuals. In addition, over an ounce of methamphetamines, 7 grams of heroin, ecstasy, and prescription medications were seized. These stops were the result of the ongoing investigation and surveillance on those connected and involved in selling and distributing illegal drugs from 252 Camelot Street and other locations in Waynesville. This investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending.

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