Jim Finnel
Fallen Cannabis Warrior & Ex News Moderator
The Berkeley County Drug Enforcement Unit has arrested one man and is seeking another after it seized more than 14.5 lbs. of marijuana in a traffic stop and in the search of a Hanahan home.
Sheriff's deputies arrested 29-year-old Shawn Michael Kowacich on Aug. 25 after a traffic stop and search of his vehicle yielded several sealed bags that tested positive for marijuana, according to Sheriff's Office spokesman Dan Moon.
A related search followed at 7414 Painted Bunting Way, Hanahan, where deputies found an additional six packages that also tested positive for marijuana and $6,000 in cash, as well as drug paraphernalia and other related equipment.
The estimated value for the drugs seized was $64,940, according to Moon.
Kowacich was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Thirty-one-year-old Brian William Verbarg, of 7414 Painted Bunting Way, is wanted on the charge of trafficking marijuana.
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Source: goosecreek.patch.com
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Sheriff's deputies arrested 29-year-old Shawn Michael Kowacich on Aug. 25 after a traffic stop and search of his vehicle yielded several sealed bags that tested positive for marijuana, according to Sheriff's Office spokesman Dan Moon.
A related search followed at 7414 Painted Bunting Way, Hanahan, where deputies found an additional six packages that also tested positive for marijuana and $6,000 in cash, as well as drug paraphernalia and other related equipment.
The estimated value for the drugs seized was $64,940, according to Moon.
Kowacich was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Thirty-one-year-old Brian William Verbarg, of 7414 Painted Bunting Way, is wanted on the charge of trafficking marijuana.
NewsHawk: Jim Behr: 420 MAGAZINE
Source: goosecreek.patch.com
Author: Greg Hambrick
Copyright: Patch
Contact: Contact Us - Goose Creek, SC Patch
Website: Traffic Stop Nets More Than 14 Pounds of Marijuana - Goose Creek, SC Patch
