More Than 100 Charged With Federal Drug, Weapon and Immigration Charges
Published: August 11, 2009
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Federal and local agents have charged more than 100 people with federal drug, weapon and immigration violations in what they are calling a vast conspiracy in South Carolina. U.S. Attorney Walt Wilkins says arrests were made throughout the day Tuesday. Since May, Wilkins says members of a violent gang task force have been investigating a group of Mexican drug suppliers operating in Lexington County. He says undercover agents have used wiretaps and made numerous crack cocaine purchases. Wilkins says the investigation tied the South Carolina drug cell to others in Atlanta and in North Carolina that were also getting cocaine from Mexico. He says agents seized 33 firearms, and money and drugs, including about $568,000 in cash and 18 kilograms of cocaine.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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Considering how many of OUR jobs that have gone to Mexico it makes you wonder why they come here in the first place.
Hmmm….and I thought the job loss in SC would make the mexies go back where they came from! Then I went to Walmart on the weekend and saw they’re still making what should be OUR money! Go back home illegals!! We dont’ want you here! I am tired of my $$ paying for and educating your kids!!!
I AGREE WITH EVERYBODY HERE THATS POSTED A COMMENT. RIGHT ON BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!!!!!
They also need to check out the WhiteHorse Road fleamarket. They took that over years ago.
I meant to say neighborhood.
It’s about time. wish they would come on into my neighbor. It has been taken over by mexican’s and everyone knows drugs and prostitution is a huge problem in (Berea). Can’t seem to get anyone to listen. I’m beginning to like this Walt Wilkins
Great job !! Please keep it up, we have to show these criminals that we mean business. And take that money and feed the hungry in SC, NC & GA
IMAGINE THAT!!
I think that is tho ones felix
Good for them! I’m all for cleaning up this cesspool our state has become as well as our nation with drugs and illlegal aliens!! Send them all to a remote island and blow up the island.
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