Drug Houses Busted in SC County

After a three-month investigation into illegal drug activity and sales of alcohol, law enforcement officials in Sumter County, South Carolina have arrested more than 40 people. Police officers conducted raids on various drug houses that were believed to be involved in the criminal activities. Drugs, alcohol, and guns were confiscated in the raids. Nine guns were seized, including several that were stolen property. Also seized were more than 1762 grams of marijuana with a street value of $17,620, more than 37 grams of crack cocaine with a street value of $3,700, and 19 grams of cocaine with a street value of $1,900. In addition to this, drug paraphernalia as well as prescription drugs were found.

The raids took place over a period of nine days with those arrested taken to the Sumter / Lee Detention Center. Police have stated that the investigation into illegal drug activity in the area will continue with the promise that more raids and arrests will ensue.

In South Carolina, controlled dangerous substances (CDS) are classified into five groups or "schedules." The most dangerous are Schedule I drugs, which are considered to be highly addictive and without any medical value. Under South Carolina, a controlled substance includes the drug, the substance, and immediate precursors. Schedule I drugs include heroin, morphine, mescaline, peyote, marijuana, other hallucinogenic substances, opium derivatives, and more.

The unauthorized possession and distribution of prescription drugs is also a criminal offense in South Carolina, with varying penalties based on the facts and circumstances of the case.

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