K9 Hero Leads Jackson County Deputies to Major Meth Bust
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-09T21:42:22.128Z
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Location: Jackson County, Ridge Point, North Carolina
K9 Ares helps Jackson County deputies seize 49 grams of meth in a major drug bust near Ridge Point. Two arrested on felony charges.
Jackson County -- May 9, 2026: A routine traffic stop in Jackson County escalated into a significant drug bust on May 6, 2026, thanks to the alert of a specialized K9 unit. Senior K9 Deputy Ares of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office played a vital role, leading deputies to seize approximately 49 grams of suspected methamphetamine and other illegal items along U.S. 441 near Ridge Point.The incident began when deputies conducted a traffic stop. Following Ares' alert to the presence of narcotics i
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