Bussiness
Surf City business under investigation for allegedly selling illegal drugs
SURF CITY, N.C. (WECT) – The Surf City Police Department (SCPD) executed a search warrant at a local business to find it was a hotbed for illegal activity, according to the department.
Officers arrived at Island Smoke, located on New River Dr., to find the business was involved in the selling of illegal drugs, according to the department. The illegal drugs were also allegedly being sold to minors.
Island Smoke had received numerous complaints from concerned citizens prior to the investigation.
The owner of Island Smoke, Dante Belandres, has pending arrest warrants for charges related to illegal sales.
“This operation is a testament to the importance of community involvement in keeping Surf City safe,” said Phillip Voorhees, Chief of Police for Surf City.
The SCPD encourages anyone with additional information to contact the department at (910)-328-7711.
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