Durham County deputies say a routine civil visit on Maple Street turned into a major drug bust early Friday, after a search of a home in the 500 block uncovered roughly 16 pounds of marijuana. Investigators report they also found an assortment of THC products, psilocybin mushrooms and a large sum of cash during the warrant search.
According to CBS17, deputies initially went to the address to serve civil papers tied to a child-custody transfer and said they detected a strong odor of marijuana, which led them to obtain a search warrant. The outlet identified the arrestee as 29-year-old Neil E. Driver and reported he was taken to the Durham County Detention Center.
What deputies say they seized
County arrest and detention records list about 16 pounds of marijuana, along with THC gummies, THC chocolate, THC vapes and psilocybin mushrooms, plus cash, as items recovered during the search. Durham County Sheriff’s Office records also show Driver faces multiple felony counts, including possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a controlled substance, trafficking in marijuana and maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a park and a school.
Where this fits in local enforcement
The seizure lands amid a recent uptick in enforcement across the Triangle targeting unlicensed THC sales and trafficking. A recent case titled Holly Springs Mini-Mart Busted highlighted retail stings in nearby Holly Springs, and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety last week detailed a multi-agency operation that shut an illegal business in Durham.
Charges and next steps
Durham County detention records list the case docket as 26CR364862-310 and show multiple counts tied to the seizure, with at least one bond entry on the roster recorded as $75,000. Those charges remain allegations at this stage, and the case will move through Durham County courts as prosecutors consider formal filings and judges schedule initial hearings.
The sheriff’s office has not released additional comment beyond the records posted to its arrest roster. This story will be updated if prosecutors file charges or the sheriff’s office issues a formal press release.
