GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The Gastonia Police Department, in partnership with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Gaston County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit, has concluded a four-month joint operation targeting fentanyl distribution in the Gastonia area.

The investigation focused on Jalen Williams, who was identified as a primary distributor of fentanyl pills in the region. Through a series of undercover purchases and surveillance operations, investigators were able to obtain trafficking-level quantities of fentanyl directly from Williams.

The investigation culminated with the execution of three search warrants at residences tied to Williams. During these operations, law enforcement recovered: • Multiple firearms, some potentially stolen o

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