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25 pounds of cocaine found inside auctioned storage unit
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident can be found through WSMV 4 News' source, WBTV.
A significant discovery was made in a North Carolina storage unit. An auction buyer found a large quantity of drugs inside the unit. The buyer had recently purchased the unit's contents and alerted authorities upon finding the substances.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police were called to the scene and conducted a search. They seized various drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. The exact amounts recovered were substantial, with nearly 25 pounds of suspected cocaine found.
Further details about the incident can be found through WSMV 4 News' source, WBTV. No arrests have been announced in connection with the discovery, and the investigation is likely ongoing.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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