SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — A 61-year-old man, Kenneth Varn, was arrested following a major drug bust in Southern Pines on Wednesday. The Moore County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1100 block of West New Hampshire Avenue, resulting in the seizure of multiple drugs and over $75,000 in cash.
According to a press release from Sheriff Ronnie Fields, detectives recovered suspected cocaine, marijuana, THC oil, various drug paraphernalia, and a large amount of currency during the search.
Varn now faces several serious charges, including:
Trafficking in cocaine by possession
Possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine
Possession of methamphetamine
Felony possession of cocaine
Maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for controlled substances
Possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce
Simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance
Possession of drug paraphernalia
He is currently being held at the Moore County Detention Center under a $75,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 22.
