ORANGEBURG, S.C. — The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office seized many illegal drugs during the execution of a warrant on Thursday.
“What troubles me to no end is the Molly or ecstasy we seized that looks like colorful children’s vitamins,” Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said. “This could turn tragic if a child came in possession of this junk.”
Ravenell said investigators began looking into a complaint received of possible drug activity at a Russell Street residence.
According to OCSO, around 6 p.m. on Thursday, investigators served a search warrant at a Russell Street residence, and located a stash of heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, crack cocaine, marijuana and alprazolam.
An individual near the residence also had drugs on him after he was questioned.
Devante Howie, 26, of Florence, was charged with possession of ecstasy. His bond was set during a hearing on Friday at $5,000 cash or surety.
Along with the narcotics, a loaded .45 caliber handgun, a quantity of cash was located and drug paraphernalia such as digital scales and plastic bags were found.
Investigators estimate there was around $15,000 worth of illegal narcotics.
“The people who won this one are the residents of Orangeburg County,” Ravenell said. “This is another weapon taken off the streets and a lot of heroin or other junk won’t be out there.”
The sheriff said the investigation is ongoing. More arrests are expected in the case.
