Wilmington man arrested on drug charges
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington man has been arrested on drug charges after a 2 month investigation from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Vice & Narcotics Division.
The sheriff’s office raided a house on 217 North 31st Street on Thursday, April 24th which led to the arrest of Phillip Bernard Devone.
Photo: New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
According to the sheriff’s office, Detectives seized approximately 55 grams of fentanyl, crack cocaine, powder cocaine and methamphetamine, approximately 32 wax bags containing heroin/fentanyl, 1 stolen Glock .43 handgun, and 1 AK-47 Style Rifle.
Devone was charged with the following:
- Two (2) counts of Trafficking Opium/Heroin
- Four (4) counts of PWISD Schedule II (cocaine)
- Four (4) counts of Manufacturing
- Possession of a stolen handgun
- Possession of a firearm by a felon
Devone is currently at the New Hanover County Detention Facility under a $1.5 million secure bond. Devone has prior convictions for Trafficking Cocaine and possession of a Firearm by a Felon.
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