Georgetown County traffic stop leads to large drug seizure, authorities say
Chasen Davis was charged with possession with intent to distribute narcotics multiple times and remains in custody at the Georgetown County Detention Center.
During a traffic stop near Wachesaw Road, deputies noticed a strong marijuana odor coming from the car. A search yielded 2.75 pounds of marijuana, 42 THC vapes, 9.82 grams of cocaine, 1.02 grams of ketamine, 19.44 grams of mushrooms, 13 doses of hydrocodone, 11 does of Oxycodone, 38 does of clonazepam and $3,330 in cash.
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Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound12. See more of his work here.
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