31 charged with drug smuggling after SC nightclub investigations

Law enforcement officers seized large quantities of narcotics and guns from nightclubs operating without permits, the state's top prosecutor said.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 584

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — A series of Lowcountry nightclub raids led to drug trafficking charges for 31 people believed to be associated with Mexican drug cartels, state law enforcement officials said Monday.

A state grand jury indictment announced Monday was part of a widespread investigation into unlicensed nightclubs where officials have found evidence of illegal activity, including trafficking narcotics, prostitution and gang violence, according to the state attorney general’s office.

Three of those charged with drug smuggling …

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