WAXHAW, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A suspect was arrested after a drug bust in Waxhaw Wednesday evening, according to the police department.

The person was placed in the Union County Jail under a $2 million bond and charged with the following:

  • ‘Multiple’ drug trafficking charges
  • Charges along with child abuse

Authorities say a traffic stop led to the seizure of two kilos of fentanyl, which holds a street value of around $120,000.

(Courtesy: Waxhaw Police Department)
(Courtesy: Waxhaw Police Department)

The passenger of the car was the one apprehended and charged. Police advise the child abuse charges stem from the narcotics being near a juvenile inside of the vehicle.

“Waxhaw officers continue to work hard and keep our streets clean,” a spokesperson wrote.