Deputies claim that a traffic stop on Johns Island develops into a drug bust.

Charleston County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on Johns Island, South Carolina, on January 11, 2026, after observing a vehicle run a red light, leading to a significant drug seizure.

Seizure Details

Deputies detected marijuana odor during the stop, searched the vehicle, and recovered approximately 524 grams of marijuana, 213 grams of cocaine, 45 grams of cocaine base (crack), 223 grams of methamphetamine, various pills including Oxycodone, Ecstasy, and Dextroamphetamine, a Glock 19 pistol, and over $2,500 in cash.

Arrest Outcome

The driver was taken into custody without resistance and booked at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center, with the incident highlighting effective policing during a routine…..

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