6 Arrested During Major Sampson County Drug Bust

The Sampson County Sheriff’s Office arrested six people during a drug search warrant at a home on Harmony Church Road near Clinton on Tuesday.

According to authorities, the residence was the target of drug investigation involving the sale of heroin, crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and firearms.

During the search, deputies found a quantity of heroin, 118 grams of crystal methamphetamine, crack cocaine, powder cocaine, marijuana wax, pills, and several weapons including Glock semi-automatic handguns and AR 15 assault rifles. Officers arrested 6 subjects in the residence.

A seventh person was arrested near the scene on an outstanding warrant.  Most of the offenders were previously convicted felons with prior drug arrests.