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2 arrested, 1.1 lbs of fentanyl seized in FBI search warrant of Leicester home


Tyrius Eugene Smith and{ }Denise Nicole Williams were put into custody of Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Friday, April 29, after the FBI executed a search warrant on a residence at{ }258 Magnolia Way in Leicester and found 1.1 pounds of fentanyl. (Photos courtesy of Buncombe County Sheriff's Office)
Tyrius Eugene Smith and Denise Nicole Williams were put into custody of Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Friday, April 29, after the FBI executed a search warrant on a residence at 258 Magnolia Way in Leicester and found 1.1 pounds of fentanyl. (Photos courtesy of Buncombe County Sheriff's Office)
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A months-long investigation has led to the arrest of two people and the seizure of 1.1 pounds of fentanyl by the FBI and Buncombe County Sheriff's Office.

Early Friday morning, April 29, the FBI executed a search warrant at 258 Magnolia Way in Leicester as a result of the investigation based on community complaints. During a search of the residence, officials seized the drugs, along with a firearm and $1,136 in U.S. currency.

Two suspects at the home surrendered without incident, officials said.

Tyrius Eugene Smith and Denise Nicole Williams, both of Buncombe County, are now in custody of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office.

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Smith was charged in September 2021 with conspiracy to commit murder by the Asheville Police Department and posted a $350,000 bond.

Both Smith and Williams have numerous felony drug trafficking charges from APD brought in 2021.

“Thank you to the FBI for their work on this investigation and for bringing these suspects into custody," said Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller. "The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office will continue to work to dismantle high-level drug trafficking operations in our community."

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Smith is being held on a $300,000 bond and is charged with:

  • Fentanyl Trafficking
  • Conspire to Traffic Fentanyl
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II Controlled Substance
  • Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Sale of Controlled Substance

Williams is being held on a $250,000 bond and is charged with:

  • Fentanyl Trafficking
  • Conspire to Traffic Fentanyl
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II Controlled Substance
  • Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Sale of Controlled Substance
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