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Police say ENC business owner was manufacturing cocaine in kitchen of the business

Clayton Wright, owner of C & D Canvas in Vanceboro, was charged with several drug crimes.
(Photo: Craven County Sheriff's Office)
Clayton Wright, owner of C & D Canvas in Vanceboro, was charged with several drug crimes.

Deputies say a Vanceboro business owner was making more than covers and cushions for boats, and his side hustle sent him to jail.

Clayton Wright, owner of C & D Canvas in Vanceboro, was charged with several drug crimes after Craven County deputies searched his vehicle and found cocaine, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Deputies then searched the business and say they found evidence of cocaine being manufactured in the kitchen.

He’s being held on a $1 million bond.