Large Drug and Firearm Seizure Leads to Two Arrests in Rutherford CountyRt
By Marge | Published 2026-03-27T18:44:04.702Z
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Location: Rutherford County, Ellenboro, Forest City, North Carolina
Rutherford County bust: Felons arrested with guns, drugs, and a Forest City Police badge. Meth, fentanyl, and stolen firearms seized.
Rutherford County -- March 27, 2026: Two individuals were arrested on March 19, 2026, following a targeted investigation by the Rutrford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Team. The search of an Ellenboro residence led to the seizure of a significant cache of narcotics, multiple firearms—including several reported stolen—and a police badge.The Investigation and Arrests The operation began with surveillance on a residence on Shires Road, leading to a traffic stop
Keywords: Rutherford County, drug trafficking, gun charges, felon arrest, methamphetamine, fentanyl, stolen firearms, Forest City Police