MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Two men who authorities say were living in the country illegally were arrested in Iredell County when deputies found more than $200,000 worth of meth and other drugs in a home.
Deputies searched the home of Hugo Carrillo and Omar Carrillo on Rustic Road in Mooresville after getting a tip about drug activity at the home.
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Deputies found $160,000 worth of meth alone.
Officials also found more than three pounds of marijuana.
The Carrillos face several drug trafficking charges and are currently being held by I.C.E.
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