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Gastonia police bust major fentanyl ring, seize guns and cash

GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Gastonia Police Department, in partnership with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit, has concluded a four-month joint operation targeting fentanyl distribution in the Gastonia area.

The investigation focused on Jalen Williams, who was identified as a primary distributor of fentanyl pills in the region. Through a series of undercover purchases and surveillance operations, investigators were able to obtain trafficking-level quantities of fentanyl directly from Williams.

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The investigation culminated with the execution of three search warrants at residences tied to Williams. During these operations, law enforcement recovered:

  • Multiple firearms, some potentially stolen or unlawfully possessed
  • Approximately $10,000 in U.S. currency believed to be proceeds from drug sales
  • Significant quantities of fentanyl pills consistent with trafficking
  • Methamphetamine in both powder and crystal form
  • Over 14 pounds of marijuana
  • Cocaine in both powder and mixed powder form

Williams was taken into custody and is facing multiple state charges, including trafficking in opiates, possession with intent to distribute, and maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance distribution.

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The investigation remains ongoing, with additional charges and arrests possible pending forensic analysis and follow-up interviews.

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