HARRELLS — Two Raleigh men and one Harrells man were each placed under $500,000 bonds after being arrested following an investigation that led to the seizure of a kilo (2.2 pounds) of cocaine near Harrells, Sampson County Sheriff’s officials announced Thursday afternoon.

According to Sheriff’s Capt. Eric Pope, the investigation originated in Onslow County and concluded on a dirt path just off Highway 41, near the Sampson-Bladen County line with the arrests and the seizure of $220,000 worth of cocaine.

Pope said the arrests were made thanks to investigators from the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, the State Bureau of Investigation, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Sampson County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Division.

When it was all said and done, three men were taken into custody and charged.

Adrian Cambero, 20, of 4716 Cardinal Grove Road, Raleigh, was charged with conspiracy to sell/deliver cocaine; trafficking in cocaine; and possession with intent to sell/deliver cocaine. .

Giovanni Lopez, 21, of 316 Rush St., Raleigh, was charged with trafficking in cocaine and possession with Intent to sell/deliver cocaine.

Hector Manuel Penida, 26, of 9532 Hwy. 41, Harrells, was charged with conspiracy to traffic cocaine.

All three were placed in the Sampson County Detention Center under separate $500,000 bonds.

To reach Doug Clark call 910-592-8137 ext. 139 or send e-mail to sisports@myclintonnc.com.