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Deputies: Rowan Co. woman arrested as part of drug ring

CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Rowan County deputies arrested a woman Tuesday after a months-long drug investigation.

Deputies said Deborah Loining had powerful synthetic drugs that mimic the effects of cocaine. They said she was part of a drug distribution ring and watched her pick up suspected bath salts.

Deputies are waiting on lab results to know for sure what they seized.

Loining is in jail under a $20,000 bond.

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