SC Drug Dilemma
Drug abuse in South Carolina is disturbingly common. A recent study by the National Drug Abuse Index reports that "the primary drug of abuse in the State of South Carolina is cocaine, and its derivative cocaine base (crack). Multi kilogram cocaine investigations and seizures are common-place throughout the state." Another resource, SoberPursuit.com, states that "there will be around 26,325 people arrested this year for drug-related charges in South Carolina," and, "it is believed that there are around 34,172 cocaine addicts living in South Carolina."
In some cases, even the "good guys" are bad. In December 2010, a state trooper in South Carolina was charged with buying cocaine. According to SCnow.com, "43-year-old Bobby Lee Spurgeon was arrested and charged with drug posession after police say he bought more than three grams of a white powder that tested positive for cocaine." Apparently, Horry County police had Spurgeon under surveillance before his arrest.
Despite what we see in the newspaper headlines, not all offenders are locals. A good portion of drugs in the state of South Carolina are being transported to and from by illegal immigrants from Mexico. This year, an illegal immigrant from Mexico was charged with arranging the transportation of large quantities of marijuana and cocaine from Texas to South Carolina.
If you or someone you know finds themselves involved in a drug-related crime and need representation, please call The Mace Firm to schedule a free consultation with our South Carolina federal attorney or state criminal lawyer.
It is important to contact a federal criminal attorney that has experience in drug investigations and indictments.
