Pickens County K-9 deputy makes major drug bust

K-9 Storm helped make a major drug bust.

A traffic stop in Pickens County led to a significant drug bust thanks to the quick work of K9 Storm with the sheriff’s office.

What we know:

Deputy Craig conducted the stop on Sunday and called in Deputy King and K9 Storm to perform an open-air sniff of the vehicle. K9 Storm alerted to the presence of narcotics, prompting a search of the car.

Inside, deputies said they found fentanyl, methamphetamine, numerous needles and smoking devices.

What's next:

The driver was arrested and charged. Authorities said the case remains under investigation.

The Source: Information in this article came from the Pickens County Sheriff's Office. 

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