Apparent drug "queen pin" arrested after search in WNC

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Drug Trafficking Suspect Amanda Blake Smith Photo credit Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

An apparent drug "queen pin" has been arrested in Western North Carolina. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office says a Forest City woman is facing drug trafficking charges after the search of a home in the Harris Community.

Deputies say Amanda Blake Smith is charged with trafficking fentanyl, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance and other crimes.

The search uncovered 1,600 fentanyl pills, an ounce of powder fentanyl and a handgun. Smith is being held in Rutherford County on a bond of 1 million dollars.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Rutherford County Sheriff's Office