3 suspects arrested in big Orangeburg County drug bust
ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced the arrest of three suspects after an investigation led to the seizure of illegal drugs and weapons.
Ravenell said deputies executed search warrants at home on Oliver Road in North on Wednesday.
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Tavaris Pough and Jeffrey Pough, both from North, were arrested and charged with trafficking more than 200 grams of cocaine and drug conspiracy.
Deputies also said 30-year-old Keosha Bailey was also charged with trafficking more than 200 grams of cocaine and drug conspiracy.
“This was a long-term investigation that resulted in the seizure of the widest array of drugs in a while,” said Ravenell. “Somebody out there isn’t happy this weekend, but I couldn’t care less.”
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Ravenell said that more than 1,560 grams of marijuana was seized along with 154 grams of crack cocaine, 287 grams of cocaine, 2,231 grams of THC (marijuana) liquid, 511 grams of THC wax, 114 grams of THC vape pens, 129 grams of THC edibles, four firearms, and more than $9,300 in cash.
The uncut cocaine alone is estimated to be worth more than $2,800 in street value, the sheriff said.
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“Oliver Road should see less traffic with these guys locked up,” said Ravenell. “A whole lot less traffic.”
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