South Carolina Police Seize Drugs, Guns From 'Margaweedaville'

Authorities in South Carolina seized several pounds of marijuana as well as other drugs and firearms as part of an undercover operation into a self-proclaimed "Margaweedaville."

According to News 19, the Florence County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant on Wednesday (April 7) at a residence in the Tara Village subdivision in Florence. During the search, investigators found 11 pounds of marijuana, including 800 pre-rolled marijuana products, a hydraulic press, two firearms, around $2,700 and other drug paraphernalia.

"In addition to the [seized items], inside the residence investigators found a billboard which named the location 'Margaweedaville,' complete with a description and price of various marijuana products available for purchase," the sheriff's office wrote in a Facebook post.

Two people were arrested during the search Tuesday. Austen Lorenzo Regalado, 24, and Alice Bell Regalado, 23, both of Florence, were arrested and charged with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child as they reportedly had a small child in the home. Austen Regalado also faces a charge of Trafficking in Marijuana. Additional arrests and charges may be possible.

"Drug dealers are getting bolder in their packaging and the marketing of their illegal products, especially to children," said Sheriff TJ Joye. "But we're committed to taking back our neighborhoods from these criminals, and today was a good start."

Photo: Florence County Sheriff's Office