Greensboro, North Carolina – A search warrant in Greensboro led to a large drug seizure and arrest Monday.
According to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, the Guilford County Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant Feb. 9 at a residence on the 600 block of Garrett Street following a narcotics investigation.
Investigators reported seizing approximately 754 grams of cocaine, 580 grams of marijuana and one firearm.
At the conclusion of the investigation, 29-year-old George Christopher McKoy Jr. was arrested and charged with felony trafficking in cocaine, possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana, and felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Authorities said the charges are alleged.
McKoy is currently being held at the Guilford County Detention Center under a $202,050 secured bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for March 9, 2026, at 9 a.m.
The sheriff’s office said the operation was a collaborative effort between the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, Greensboro Police Department, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The seizure may draw attention from residents in nearby neighborhoods and commuters in the Garrett Street area.
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