Crime & Safety
Police Uncover $391,000 in Drugs
Three men arrested after discovering more than 80 pounds of marijuana in Ladson home and apartment.
North Charleston Police said three men were in possession of $391,000 in marijuana, which was discovered Wednesday after executing a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 78 and Interstate 26.
Antonio Myers, 29, Montae Seabrook, 29, and Richard German, 34, were arrested in the high-dollar bust. The North Charleston Police Department was assisted by the Charleston County Metro Unit, and Charleston County Canine units.
According to North Charleston Police, Myers was driving the vehicle and, when the police officers pulled the car over, he allegedly fled on foot to evade authorities. He was apprehended in the nearby woods.
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The investigation led officers to Myers' home at 4447 Mixedwood Drive in Ladson and apartment complex on Highway 78 in North Charleston. Seabrook and German reside in the apartment.
Following the execution of a search warrant at both residences, officers allegedly recovered 81 pounds of marijuana with street value of about $391,000 and a "significant amount" of cash.
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Myers is charged with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and possession with intent to distribute marijuana within half-mile proximity of a school. Myers was also charged by Charleston County Sheriffs with trafficking marijuana.
Seabrook and German, both of 9525 Highway 78, North Charleston, are charged with trafficking marijuana.
All three subjects were transported and lodged at the CCDC pending bond hearings.
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