Florence County, South Carolina – A 20-year-old Scranton man was arrested Thursday after investigators executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence on McAllister Mill Road, seizing illegal drugs and filing felony charges.
According to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office, narcotics investigators conducted an undercover operation prompted by citizen complaints before serving a search warrant at 1640 McAllister Mill Road on February 19.
Authorities said illegal narcotics were seized during the search. Investigators arrested William Christopher McLaughlin Jr., 20, and charged him with Distribution of Fentanyl and Possession of Methamphetamine under South Carolina law.
McLaughlin is being held at the Florence County Detention Center while awaiting a bond hearing, according to the sheriff’s office.
Officials said the charges stem from the undercover investigation and evidence collected during the execution of the warrant. No additional arrests were announced.
The arrest follows ongoing enforcement efforts targeting narcotics distribution in Florence County. Deputies have not released further details about the scope of the investigation.
Residents in the Scranton area may notice increased law enforcement presence as narcotics investigations continue.
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