Federal raid in NC uncovers 75 kg in drugs, $375K in cash
By Zach Rainey
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CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. (WYFF) — A federal investigation in North Carolina led to the seizure of nearly 75 kilograms of narcotics and more than $375,000 in cash.
In February, the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office began investigating several suspected drug traffickers operating in the Catawba Valley region of North Carolina. As the investigation progressed a county investigator who also serves as a task force officer with the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) made several controlled purchases. This prompted the ATF to adopt this investigation federally.
On Oct. 23, ATF agents and TFO’s executed a federal search warrant at a home on Rocky Mount Road in Granite Falls. Catawba County investigators were also present and arrested 40-year-old Kenneth Travis.
The search led authorities to seize the following:
60.6 kilograms of methamphetamine, valued at $454,500 12.7 kilograms of cocaine, valued at $429,100 1.3 kilograms of fentanyl, valued at $39,000 $377,981 in U.S. Currency
Travis was charged with the following:
Conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine Seven counts of trafficking in methamphetamine Two counts of maintaining a dwelling/vehicle for the purpose of manufacturing, selling or delivering controlled substances
Deputies said Travis was booked into the Catawba County Detention Facility under a $1.2 million bond.
A 48-year-old resident of Hickory, identified as Oderia Dante Glaspy, has also been arrested in connection with this investigation. Glaspy was charged with the following:
Conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine Two counts of trafficking methamphetamine Maintaining a dwelling/vehicle for the purpose of manufacturing, selling or delivering controlled substances
Glaspy is being held in the Catawba County Detention Facility under a $450,000 bond.
Authorities said additional state charges and federal indictments are pending.
The following agencies participated in the investigation:
Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) Burke County Sheriff’s Office Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office Hickory Police Department Maiden Police Department Newton Police Department
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