Deputies seize over $20K of marijuana in Sumter County
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WIS) - A man has been arrested after more than $20,000 worth of marijuana was seized from a home in Sumter County.
Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office received information that a marijuana manufacturing operation was located on Gloria Drive in Wedgefield.
While executing the warrant, Deputies located a large amount of marijuana, and approximately five pounds of marijuana was located with an estimated street value of $22,650.
Deputies also found a storage shed that was converted for the manufacturing and cultivation of marijuana. The shed was equipped with lights, as well as heating and air units.
Deputies also found items used to grow marijuana plants estimated value of items in shed $10,000.
Gobe McElveen was searched, arrested, and transported to the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing, and more charges and additional arrests are possible.
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