CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A long investigation into what prosecutors are calling a violent North Charleston street gang and its associates has resulted in the conviction and sentencing of 18 people.

The charges and sentences are as follows:

Fredrick Wendell McCray, 44, of North Charleston was sentenced to 30 years for conspiring to distribute five or more kilograms of cocaine, 500 or more grams of methamphetamine and heroin, possession with intent to distribute 28 or more grams of crack cocaine, unlawful use of a telephone to commit a felony drug violation, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Tyrone Cox, 44, of North Charleston, was sentenced to 25 years for conspiring to distribute 5 or more kilograms of cocaine, possession

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