Nash County law enforcement reports a surge in drug busts along Interstate 95, identifying numerous arrests linked to serious criminal activity. Sheriff Keith Stone emphasizes that officers often encounter “the worst of the worst,” including recent seizures of 1.9 kilograms of cocaine and 14.4 pounds of marijuana from vehicles stopped on the highway.
The heightened activity reflects I-95’s notorious reputation as a major trafficking route between the Southeast and Northeast U.S. This week’s arrests highlight the dangers faced by deputies, who undergo specialized training to handle armed suspects and hidden drug compartments in vehicles. Sheriff Stone notes that these operations not only target shipments headed to other states but also have local implications, warning that seized drugs could easily end up in nearby communities.
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