NORTH CAROLINA — Detectives with the Forsyth County Drug Task Force seized about 33 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and arrested three people following an investigation into suspected drug sales in Winston-Salem, authorities said.
According to investigators, the investigation began May 24 after detectives received information about a large quantity of methamphetamine allegedly being distributed in Forsyth County.
Authorities said detectives identified suspected drug activity at the 100 block of Capitol Lodging Court in Winston-Salem and conducted surveillance at the location. Investigators reported observing activity consistent with narcotics transactions.
As a result of the investigation, task force members arrested three people on May 25 and seized approximately 33 pounds of suspected methamphetamine.
Federico Rumualdo Morales, 30, was charged with felony trafficking in methamphetamine and possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine. Authorities said he appeared before a magistrate and was denied bond.
Luis Angel Ramirez Cortes, 29, was also charged with felony trafficking in methamphetamine and possession with intent to sell and deliver methamphetamine. He was likewise ordered held without bond.
Investigators said a third suspect was arrested outside Forsyth County, but additional information about that person has not been released because the investigation remains ongoing.
The Forsyth County Drug Task Force said the case involved assistance from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Winston-Salem Police Department, Kernersville Police Department, King Police Department and federal partners.
Authorities encouraged anyone with information related to illegal narcotics activity to contact local law enforcement.
