Photos: 4+ pounds of cocaine, $25k seized in North Carolina
Mar 14, 2025
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — A Myrtle Beach man arrested in North Carolina had nearly 4.5 pounds of cocaine and $25,000, authorities said.
James Kelvin Watson, 48, is being held on a $1.3 million bond after his arrest in Brunswick County. Horry County police and U.S. Alcohol, Tobacco and Fir
earms agents assisted Brunswick County deputies in the investigation.
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Agents seized 4.32 pounds of cocaine, plastic bags used for packaging drugs and cash. The circumstances of Watson's arrest were not immediately available.
He is charged with two counts of trafficking cocaine; maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place for controlled substances; possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver marijuana; and possession of drug paraphernalia. ...read more read less