Police: $40k worth of marijuana found in apartment

Published: Oct. 31, 2013 at 9:05 PM EDT|Updated: Nov. 10, 2013 at 10:05 PM EST
David Anthony Ryan (Source: Lexington County Detention Center)
(Source: Columbia Police Department)

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - A tip given to the Columbia Police Department's Narcotics Unit lead them to locate $40,000 worth of marijuana inside a Crossbow Drive apartment.

Police arrested 25-year-old David Anthony Ryan and charged him with possession with intent to distribute and possession with intent to distribute within one half mile proximity of a school.

Investigators received a tip about drug activity going on at Ryan's apartment.

Officials executed a warrant against the residence and located 8 pounds of marijuana worth about $5,000 a pound.

Ryan was transported to the Lexington County Detention Center.

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