{"id":5323,"date":"2026-07-24T14:37:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T14:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=5323"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T14:37:13","slug":"durham-business-shut-down-after-search-uncovers-illegal-operation-linked-to-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=5323","title":{"rendered":"Durham business shut down after search uncovers illegal operation linked to violence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"summary\">AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/nation-world\/national\/article280707640.html\">Read our AI Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A Durham business was shut down after law enforcement officers found guns, drugs and illegal alcohol during a search of a property linked to violence, including shootings and homicides.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=5321\">Duke-Michigan rematch in basketball turns into Duke-Texas Tech rematch<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The N.C. 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Officers have carried out multiple search warrants at the location since 2024, including after a July 5 shooting that left several people injured.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=5319\">&#8216;Ransom Canyon&#8217; Stars Break Their Silence on Sibling Love Triangle Shocker<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Five people were charged in connection with the search, including business owner Travis Davon Miller, 30, who faces misdemeanor alcohol-related charges, according to the release.<\/p>\n<p>Other charges among those involved include maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance and possession with intent to sell or deliver drugs.<\/p>\n<p>The broader operation led law enforcement to make more than 30 arrests across Durham and seize 11 firearms along with fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine and opioids, according to ALE.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/durhammovinghub.com\/?p=5317\">Ben and Casey Affleck&#8217;s Mom Chris Dead at Age 83 After Cancer Diagnosis<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Authorities seized weapons, drugs and liquor at a property officials say has been connected to violence. 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