Two people arrested following drug bust in South Carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA — Two Beaufort men were arrested Tuesday as part of a months-long drug investigation conducted by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).

Deputies executed search warrants at two locations — one on Sandstone Circle and another on Poppy Hill Road — after looking into suspected drug activity in the Poppy Hill Road area.

Marvin Letony Huggins, 38, was arrested and charged with trafficking cocaine, three counts of sale and distribution of cocaine, manufacturing crack cocaine, and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine.

Rober L’Antonio Drayton, 45, was also taken into custody.

He faces charges including trafficking cocaine, sale and distribution of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, manufacturing crack cocaine, three counts of sale and distribution of crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of a weapon by a felon.

During the searches, BCSO deputies seized quantities of cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, firearms, and cash.

Authorities encourage residents to report suspicious or criminal activity by calling the non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app, online at tipsbft.com, or by calling 844-TIPS-BFT (844-847-7238).