Reidsville, North Carolina — A Reidsville search warrant led to a drug trafficking arrest after deputies seized 25 pounds of marijuana.
According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, investigators executed a narcotics search warrant on Wednesday, March 5 at a residence located at 374 Harrison Crossroad Loop in Reidsville. The search was conducted by the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and Narcotics Division, with assistance from narcotics detectives from the Reidsville Police Department.
Authorities said the search followed a joint investigation involving the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, Reidsville Police Department, the Alamance Narcotics Enforcement Team (ANET), and the United States Postal Service.
During the search, investigators allegedly recovered approximately 25 pounds of marijuana, U.S. currency, and a stolen handgun, according to the sheriff’s office.
Following the search, 28-year-old Kaylin Maurice Smith of the same address was taken into custody.
Smith was charged with:
- Felony trafficking in marijuana
- Felony possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana
- Felony possession of a stolen firearm
- Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
- Misdemeanor maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for drug activity
Authorities said Smith appeared before a magistrate and was denied bond.
According to the sheriff’s office, Smith is scheduled to appear in Rockingham County District Court on Tuesday, March 11 at 8:55 a.m.
The sheriff’s office credited the Reidsville Police Department, ANET investigators, the United States Postal Service, Rockingham County 911 Communications, and Rockingham County Emergency Medical Services for assisting in the investigation.
Drug trafficking investigations can affect local neighborhoods and travel routes commonly used by commuters and young workers in the area.
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