2 men illegally in country arrested, found with $200K worth of drugs, deputies say

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.

[Meth lab found in basement of unsuspecting homeowner's Cleveland County house]

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.

Read more top trending stories on wsoctv.com:

• 2 men illegally in country arrested, found with $200K worth of drugs, deputies say
• 'Southern Charm' reality star arrested, charged with check fraud
• Police investigate after possible homemade bomb explodes in Charlotte neighborhood
• WATCH: Keith Monday's Sunday forecast outlook
• TSA employees work busy holiday travel shifts with no pay during government shutdown

Cox Media Group