Narcotics
Narcotics Division
The Narcotics Division consists of one Division Commander, Captain Jeremy Hardy. It also is staffed by several other members, including members who are assigned to Joint Task Force's with Federal Agencies. The Narcotics Division continues to be committed to targeting and arresting drug and firearm traffickers. Additionally, we are committed to apprehending fugitives wanted by the Nash County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigations
The Nash County Sheriff’s Office uses a proactive investigative approach in the Narcotics Division to include undercover operations, executing search warrants and compiling historical information on known drug offenders. These methods often lead to federal arrests of members of drug organizations for federal drug and firearm charges.
Making a Difference
During the year 2022, the NCSO Narcotics Division arrested 116 individuals for a total of 648 criminal charges. 136 controlled narcotics buys were conducted during the year. 33 search warrants on houses/vehicles were executed, and 68 court orders were obtained to aid in investigations.
The following illegal narcotics and firearms were seized in 2022:
Narcotics Seized | Quantity | Value |
Heroin | 480,636 Dosage Units/ 17,110.67 Grams | $693,445.00 |
Powder Cocaine | 75,490.0 Grams/ 71 Kilos | $2,405,946.00 |
Crack Cocaine | 374.9 Grams | $30,650.00 |
Methamphetamine | 42,593 Grams/ 39 Kilos | $6,916,825.00 |
MDMA | 10,993 Dosage Units | $109,730.00 |
Prescription Pills | 118 Pills | $1,180.00 |
Marijuana | 146,583.3 Grams/ 118 Pounds | $2,000,682.00 |
Firearms | 54 |
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Additional | 55 Dosage Units | $150.00 |