The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says two people are facing multiple drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in the Cashiers area.
According to the sheriff’s office, the Criminal Suppression Unit conducted the stop on April 20 after spotting a traffic violation. During the stop, K-9 Ziva alerted deputies to the possible presence of narcotics in the vehicle, leading to a probable cause search. Investigators say they found about 42 grams of suspected fentanyl, 56 grams of suspected methamphetamine, more than 20 Xanax pills and about 4 grams of suspected marijuana.
Authorities charged rs with multiple counts including trafficking in fentanyl by possession and transportation, trafficking in methamphetamine by possession and transportation, possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of a Schedule Four controlled substance, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hunter Duke Fortner faces similar charges, including trafficking in fentanyl and methamphetamine, possession charges, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sheriff Doug Farmer praised his staff for what he called their continued efforts to remove dangerous drugs from Jackson County.
