Anderson County, SC – Law enforcement officials in Anderson County have seized over 23 pounds of methamphetamine and charged two individuals following a large-scale drug trafficking operation. The investigation, led by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, uncovered a major narcotics distribution effort operating within the region.
The Incident: Drug Package Intercepted by Investigators
According to investigators, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and Anderson County Sheriff’s Office detectives intercepted a package containing more than 23 pounds of methamphetamine earlier this year. The discovery triggered a broader investigation into drug trafficking operations in the area.
Following the seizure, detectives obtained a search warrant in September, which led them to a residence on Twig Lane, where additional narcotics and cash were found.
Officials described the bust as one of the largest methamphetamine seizures in recent months for Anderson County, emphasizing its significance in disrupting local drug distribution networks.
Investigation and Evidence Collected
During the search, law enforcement officers uncovered 1,445 grams of methamphetamine—approximately three pounds—and thousands of dollars in cash, believed to be proceeds from drug sales…