New Hanover County Sheriff’s recover 57 bags of heroin, Wilmington man arrested

The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office says it has taken a Wilmington drug dealer off the streets, following a two week investigation.

Deputies arrested 33-year-old Antonio Wright Thursday afternoon. They say they recovered 57 bags of heroin; a street value of more than two thousand dollars.

Wright faces various charges including possession and intent to sell heroin.

He is being held in the New Hanover County Detention Facility under a $50,000 secured bond.