Iredell Deputies Target 70 Suspects Wanted In Massive Drug Sweep

IREDELL COUNTY, NC — Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies launched a massive drug sting Monday, searching for 70 suspects wanted in the county on more than 200 drug charges, according to the sheriff.

The drug sweep, dubbed “Operation Autumn Harvest 2019,” relied heavily on community tips about individuals who have sold drugs or participated in illegal drug sales, Sheriff Darren Campbell said.

Suspect represent all areas of the county, with the majority of charges stemming from the possession or sale of heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine or prescription drugs, ICSO said.

“These arrests have been made possible by our deputies receiving information from our community members, or through good investigative evidence gathering. Our deputies follow up on every item of intelligence they receive,” Campbell said.

Campbell said the massive sweeps help spread paranoia among drug sellers in the county and targets repeat offenders.

“The people we are arresting today, and in the following days sold drugs, period,” Campbell said. “If anyone has an addiction problem we are here for you, will assist you in getting help. However, Iredell County is not a safe haven to deal drugs. If you sell drugs we will arrest you, maybe not this time but make no mistake we will not stop working illegal drug sales, we will sooner or later find you and arrest you.”