SOUTH CAROLINA — Two individuals were arrested in Beaufort County following a joint law enforcement operation involving the United States Postal Inspection Service, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the suspects, a man and a woman, were taken into custody after allegedly receiving illegal firearms and firearm parts through the U.S. Mail. The arrests occurred outside a post office along Robert Smalls Parkway and were carried out without incident.
According to postal inspectors, the case highlights ongoing efforts to combat the illegal shipment of weapons through the mail system. Officials emphasized that individuals who attempt to use postal services to facilitate criminal activity will be investigated and prosecuted.
No additional details about the suspects or potential charges have been released at this time. The investigation remains ongoing.
