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Multiple drug investigations bust 10 in Marion Co.

MARION COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Ten people are behind bars in Marion County Friday, following a massive drug round-up by the Marion County Combined Drug Unit.

The following people were arrested as a result of multiple drug investigations:

• Blake Buffkin, 25, of Mullins - Charged with simple possession of marijuana
• Christopher J. Davis, 26, of Nichols - Charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, unlawful carrying of a handgun and driving under the suspension
• George D. Gunter, 31, of Mullins - Charged with trafficking in cocaine base and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base within proximity of a school
• Ricky Leon Hardwick, 36, of Mullins - Charged with simple possession of marijuana, driving under suspension, open container and failure to stop for blue light
• La John Hines, 33, of Marion - Charged with distribution of a cocaine base and distribution of cocaine base within proximity of a school
• Marcus L. "Ace" Samuels, 31, of Marion - Charged with distribution of cocaine base and distribution of cocaine base within proximity of a school
• Eric "Fat Boy" Scott, 30, of Marion - Charged with three counts of distribution of cocaine base, three counts of distribution of cocaine base within proximity of a school, possession with intention to distribute cocaine base and possession with intent to distribute marijuana
• Wendell Thompson, 24, of Rains - Charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base within proximity of a school
• Calvin L. "Slug" Williamson, 25, of Mullins - Charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a stolen firearm
• Ronald G. "Chuck" Yates, 38, of Mullins - Charged with trafficking in cocaine base and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base within proximity of a school.

Marion County Sheriff Mark Richardson is urging all citizens of Marion County to stand against illegal drugs and to report suspected drug activity to law enforcement.

The Marion County Combined Drug Unit can be contacted in confidence at (843) 423-2056.

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