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Port Royal Traffic Stop Nets Major Drug Bust
30 Nov
Summary
- A traffic stop in Port Royal led to a significant drug seizure.
- Officers found and confiscated multiple types of illegal substances.
- The 28-year-old driver faces multiple drug-related charges.
Late Saturday night, the Port Royal Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Savannah Highway due to a minor infraction. This routine stop quickly escalated when officers discovered a significant quantity of illegal drugs within the vehicle. The substances seized included marijuana, cocaine base, and controlled substances from schedules I and IV.
The driver, identified as a 28-year-old from Ridgeland, was immediately arrested at the scene. Law enforcement authorities have charged the individual with several serious drug-related offenses. These charges encompass possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, trafficking cocaine base, and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances from schedules IV and I.
The incident occurred around 11:53 p.m. and highlights ongoing efforts by the Port Royal Police Department to combat drug trafficking in the area. The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to process the seized evidence and gather further information.
