KINSTON, N.C. — A Wilmington man was taken into custody after Kinston police officers say they discovered a large quantity of drugs during a traffic stop Friday night.
Police stopped 30-year-old Wasim Ismail just before 9 p.m. in the 1300 block of North Queen Street. Officers said they observed suspected narcotics violations, which led to a search of Ismail’s vehicle.
During the search, officers reported finding more than 66 pounds of pre-packaged THC, 11 pounds of marijuana, along with drug paraphernalia, electronic devices, and over $12,000 in cash.
Ismail was arrested and transported to the Lenoir County Jail. He was charged with two counts of trafficking marijuana, possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, money laundering, and several traffic-related violations.
Police said Ismail posted a $30,000 bond on Saturday.
