NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – Two individuals have been arrested following a months-long drug trafficking investigation conducted by the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO).
Undercover Operation and Arrests
Authorities say undercover officers seized over 500 grams of methamphetamine from Sawsan Abdel Hussein, a key suspect in the investigation.
On March 19, detectives pulled over Hussein and Tyquan Rasaji Lane in a traffic stop, uncovering additional methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana.
Following the arrests, the NHCSO Vice & Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at Hussein’s residence on North 31st Street, where they discovered cocaine and a firearm.
Charges and Bonds
Sawsan Abdel Hussein’s Charges:
Three counts of trafficking opium/heroin
Eight counts of trafficking methamphetamine
Two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia
Five counts of conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine
Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver (PWIMSD) methamphetamine
PWIMSD Schedule I controlled substances
Bond: $2.5 million
Tyquan Rasaji Lane’s Charges:
10 counts of trafficking methamphetamine
Two counts of conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine
PWIMSD methamphetamine
Two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia
Bond: $2.3 million
Both suspects remain in custody as the investigation continues.