Over the past month, Narcotics Detectives with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office have conducted a long-term surveillance operation at 226 Delight Loop in Statesville, following an anonymous tip about suspected narcotics trafficking.
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, detectives observed two vehicles arrive at the residence and deliver several large packages consistent with drug trafficking activity. After the vehicles left, members of the ICSO Interstate Criminal Enforcement (ICE) Team conducted coordinated traffic stops on both vehicles.
During the stops, deputies identified the occupants as Jiemi Lin and Hanmei Lin, both from Oklahoma. A search of the vehicles uncovered more than 50 pounds of marijuana and a large amount of U.S. currency.
Following these discoveries, Narcotics Detectives secured the residence and obtained a search warrant for 226 Delight Loop. During the search, detectives found an additional 34 pounds of marijuana, four firearms, and another large sum of cash. Tonia Carney, who was at the residence, was arrested without incident.
In the days following the search, detectives located and arrested Frederick Carney and Trequan Dulin, both of whom were connected to the operation.
In total, detectives seized over 84 pounds of marijuana, multiple firearms, U.S. currency, and several vehicles connected to the investigation.
The investigation remains active, and additional charges are possible as detectives continue to process evidence and work with state and federal partners.
Sheriff Darren E. Campbell praised the Narcotics and ICE Team detectives for their commitment to combating drug trafficking in Iredell County.
Hanmei Lin, 53 of Edmond, Okla., charged with felony conspiracy to traffick in controlled substance. Bond: $100,000.
Jiemei Lin, 49, of Edmond, Okla., charged with two counts of felony trafficking of a schedule VI controlled substance; felony possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule VI controlled substance; and felony conspire to traffic a controlled substance. Bond: $100,000.
Tonia Nicole Carney, 51, of Delight Loop, Statesville, charged with felony trafficking of a schedule VI controlled substance; felony possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule VI controlled substance; and felony conspire to traffick a controlled substance. Bond: $15,000.
Frederick Wayne Carney, 48, of Delight Loop, Statesville, charged with felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; felony trafficking of a schedule VI controlled substance; felony possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule VI controlled substance; and felony conspire to traffick a controlled substance. No Bond
Trequan Jaquez Dulin, 30, of Delight Loop, Statesville, charged with felony conspire to traffick in controlled substances. No Bond
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office