A man was arrested Thursday in North Charleston, S.C., for fentanyl trafficking after police found about 6 grams of a powdery substance in his jacket during a patrol near a dumpster enclosure.
Arrest Details
North Charleston Police spotted two individuals in a known narcotics hotspot behind a closed building around 4 p.m., discovering drug paraphernalia like burnt straws and foil. A probable cause search of Erick Jhonta Boyd yielded the substance, which field-tested positive for fentanyl twice; he was detained and charged accordingly.
Outcome
Boyd was booked into Al Cannon Detention Center. The incident underscores ongoing patrols in high-risk areas to curb drug activity.
