DCSO Narcotics Unit Arrests Durham Woman in Major Cocaine Trafficking Case

DURHAM, NC – A significant drug trafficking investigation led by the Durham County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit (SAC/Narc), with assistance from the U.S. Homeland Security Task Force (HSI), resulted in the arrest of a Durham woman and the seizure of a large quantity of narcotics and cash.

On the evening of Thursday, November 21, investigators located Yadira Hernandez-Perez, 42, of Durham, and conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, authorities discovered approximately $76,000 in cash inside her vehicle. Upon questioning, Hernandez-Perez admitted to having a significant quantity of narcotics at her residence.

With her permission, investigators searched her home and uncovered approximately 18 kilograms of cocaine, a haul with an estimated street value of millions of dollars. Hernandez-Perez was promptly arrested and charged with:

• Trafficking in Cocaine
• Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for a Controlled Substance

She was taken before a magistrate and is currently being held at the Durham County Detention Facility under a $250,000 secured bond.

About the Durham County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO)

The Durham County Sheriff’s Office is one of North Carolina’s largest law enforcement agencies, serving rural Durham County, parts of Research Triangle Park, and urban areas of Durham City. Nearly 500 employees, including deputies, detention officers, and civilians, manage a range of responsibilities, including patrol services, criminal investigations, courthouse security, animal protection, and the execution of civil and criminal warrants.

The DCSO also operates the Durham County Detention Facility and works to ensure the safety and security of the community through collaborative efforts with federal, state, and local partners.

For more information, visit the DCSO Website.

Photos courtesy of DCSO.