BLUFFTON, S.C. (WTOC) - The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Task Force has taken eight individuals into custody and seized numerous firearms and narcotics following an investigation into several shooting incidents connected to illegal drug activity and gun violence.

The investigation focused on shooting incidents that occurred in Burton, St. Helena Island, and in Port Royal.

Investigators found information linking those arrested to a home in the 1000 block of Ribaut Road in Port Royal, as well as the shootings and illegal drug activity.

As a result, investigators obtained a search warrant for the residence. During the execution of that warrant earlier Friday, the following individuals were arrested:

Donnell Polite, 46, of Dale

• Trafficking fentanyl

• Possession with

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