The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office announced on October 24, 2025, the Narcotic/Vice Suppression Unit (NVSU) conducted a search warrant at the Outlet Tobacco and Vape located at 8582 Fayetteville Road Raeford, NC. The search resulted in illegal cannabis, THC vapes, THC edibles such as gummies, infused beverages, and synthesized marijuana being located. Detectives also located several THC infused pre-rolled paper products and US currency.

The owner of the store, Mr. Shuaib Ali Dheifallah, was not present when the search warrant was served and refused to come to the scene when contacted by store employees. Arrest warrants were obtained for level two trafficking marijuana, more than 50 pounds but less than 200 pounds; level two trafficking synthetic marijuana 250 dosage units but less than 1250 dosage units; and felony maintaining a dwelling/vehicle/place for the sell/delivery of a controlled substance.

On October 29, 2025, members of the NVSU and Special Operations section conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by Mr. Dheifallah. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Hoke County Detention Center. Mr. Dheifallah received a $250,000.00 secured bond. The investigation is still on-going.