Drug bust in one SC County nets over 65 pounds of Fentanyl

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York County Law Enforcement Center Photo credit York County Sheriff's Office

A long term trafficking investigation has uncovered enough drugs to kill the population of a South Carolina county. A search of a home in Clover resulted in the seizure of over 65 pounds of Fentanyl. York County Sheriff Says, that amount is enough to kill the entire population of the county and then some.

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In addition to that, over 3 kilos of cocaine, over 700 grams of meth, four guns, pill presses, and more than a pound of weed was discovered. Six people were arrested in the bust and each face numerous charges.

Sheriff Tolson held a press conference on Monday, Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman Ralph Norman were in attendance. Tolson closed by saying "Drug dealers aren't dealing drugs anymore, they're dealing death".

Featured Image Photo Credit: York County Sheriff's Office