Man arrested after deputies find more than 6.5 pounds of meth in car

ANDERSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after finding more than 6 pounds of meth during a traffic stop.

The Sheriff’s Office said deputies stopped a driver in a black Dodge Charger who was speeding on Highway 24.

Deputies and K-9 officers later found more than 6.5 pounds of meth hidden in the trunk.

Anderson County deputies found more than 6.5 pounds of meth in car. — Anderson County deputies found more than 6.5 pounds of meth in car.(Anderson County Sheriff's Office)

The driver, Steven Thacker, is now facing a felony charge of trafficking methamphetamine 400 grams or more.

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