A drug trafficking arrest in the Upstate.
Malary Lynn Bates was arrested by the Pickens County Sheriff's Office following a search of her home on July 7th earlier this month.
The search was executed on outstanding drug warrants following an investigation through June and July.
During the investigation, a large quanitity of methamphetamine and five firearms were discovered.
Bates has been charged with two counts of trafficking methamphetamine, third offense, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.





