ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office reported that they have seized 10 pounds of marijuana for the second time in less than a week.
Willie Boneparte Jr., 38, of Orangeburg, is charged with one count of trafficking marijuana 10 pounds or more and attempt and conspiracy, says Sheriff Leroy Ravenell.
Boneparte has been charged with one count each of trafficking marijuana 10 pounds or more and attempt and conspiracy.(Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office)
Deputies found the drugs during a search warrant at a residence on Kips Lane after they had been to a funeral service for an officer on Wednesday.
Narcotics officers found 10 pounds of marijuana, a concentrated form of THC, also known as “DAB”, in glass jars and a box of THC vape pens.
“This operation was conducted immediately following a funeral service for our fallen deputy,” Ravenell said. “But despite our grief, we’re still serving the community.”
Boneparte faces a 10-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine.
This investigation is ongoing.
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