Traffic stop for faulty turn signal leads to stockpile of moonshine, NC police say
A routine traffic stop went in a wildly different direction when police learned the driver had a stockpile of illegal liquor, according to investigators in southeastern North Carolina.
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The discovery was made Wednesday, June 17, in Whiteville, after officers pulled over a 62-year-old driver for a turn signal violation, police said in a news release.
Suspicions were aroused when officers found 2.4 grams of methamphetamine in the vehicle, officials said.
“Detectives obtained and executed a search warrant for (his) residence,” police said. “During the execution of the search warrant, investigators located and seized an additional amount of methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana … and approximately 18 gallons of non-tax-paid spiritous liquor.”
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The investigation is ongoing, and details where and how the liquor was manufactured have not been released. Maps show a large structure is located in trees behind the suspect’s home.
The driver, who lives in Whiteville, has been charge with:
The driver also received a citation for having faulty directional signal equipment, records show.
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Whiteville is about a 115-mile drive south from downtown Raleigh
