ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A routine traffic stop turned into a drug and weapon bust for the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, resulting in an arrest.

Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said passenger 19-year-old Sammie Green was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Community Response Team stopped a vehicle on Monday after the driver reportedly failed to stay in his lane. As a deputy walked up to the vehicle, Ravenell said the deputy saw a handgun in the car before calling for backup.

Ravenell said a further search of the car revealed another handgun, ammunition, a scale, and 18 multi-colored packages of marijuana, totaling more than 154 grams.

“This was just good observation and paying attention to what’s going on,” the sheriff said.

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