3 Charged After Massive Fentanyl Bust in Greenwood
Thousand of Pills Seized in Ongoing Investigation
Greenwood, S.C. – The Greenwood Police Department made a significant breakthrough in an ongoing investigation on July 25, when officers discovered several thousand fentanyl pills during a search operation along South Main Street.
According to the police, the raid centered on two residences suspected of illegal drug activities. During the search, authorities weren’t just looking at fentanyl. They also confiscated pill binding powder, a pill press, marijuana, cocaine, “crack” cocaine, and five firearms.
Following this major bust, three suspects were taken into custody. The first two, Cory Johnson and Tiffany Williams, faced serious charges. They were accused of trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, both standard and crack forms, in quantities over 28 grams. Additionally, they faced charges for possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and unlawful conduct towards a child.
The third suspect, Michael Makins, was charged with trafficking fentanyl in similar amounts and possession of marijuana.
The Greenwood Police Department has emphasized the significance of this bust as part of its ongoing efforts to curb the spread of dangerous narcotics in the community. Tackling the rise in fentanyl trafficking has become a high priority for law enforcement agencies due to its harmful impact on public health and safety.
The arrests and seizures beg the question: just how deep does this drug operation run? Local authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover more facets of this case, hoping to dismantle larger networks that threaten the community.
Stay tuned as we bring you more updates on this developing story.
