Traffic stop on I-85 leads to discovery of over 2 kilos of cocaine

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Over 2 kilos of cocaine seized in Anderson County traffic stop Photo credit Anderson County Sheriff's Office

A traffic stop on I-85 led to the discovery of a large amount of drugs and a gun. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office stopped an SUV on I-85 for speeding and the driver refused to a search of the vehicle. A K-9 unit was called in and alerted on the vehicle.

Deputies then found over two kilos of cocaine and a handgun hidden in one of the car's speakers. The two suspects, Huntley Dixon and Matthew Hemmings are both charged with trafficking cocaine and a weapons violation.

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Huntley Anthony Dixon charged with cocaine trafficking and a weapons violation Photo credit Anderson County Detention Center
Hemmings
Matthew Hemmings charged with drug trafficking and a weapons violation Photo credit Anderson County Detention Center
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