SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – Two people are behind bars without bond following a large-scale, multi-agency narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of dangerous drugs, firearms, and vehicles in Wellford, South Carolina.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, along with the DEA, Greer City DEU, and Spartanburg City DEA TFO, launched an investigation into Preston Young in May, suspecting him of large-scale drug distribution extending into Greer, Georgia, and North Carolina.
On September 9, officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Fort Prince Boulevard, identified as the hub of Young’s operations and home to Branna Moore.
Seized Items:
2,224 grams (4.9 lbs) of methamphetamine
771 grams (1.7 lbs) of fentanyl
106 grams of cocaine
908 grams (2 lbs) of marijuana
152 grams of MDMA
Three handguns
Two vehicles
Assorted jewelry
Young was arrested in Greer on Sept. 9, and Moore was taken into custody on Sept. 10. Both are being held at the Spartanburg County Detention Facility with no bond.
