Man arrested after deputies find over 50 pounds of weed in Florence County Deputies found over 50 pounds of marijuana during a search on Tuesday near Florence, officials said. (Source: Florence County Sheriff s Office) By WMBF News Staff | April 7, 2021 at 3:06 PM EDT - Updated April 7 at 3:06 PM
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A man is in custody after deputies found over 50 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop in the Pee Dee.
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office said the FCSO Narcotics and Criminal Enforcement Unit initiated the stop on Tuesday for a moving violation on TV Road near Florence.
A deputy noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle while approaching, which began a probable cause search.