GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force has arrested a Goose Creek man on trafficking drug charges, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies said they arrested Nathan Dean Martinko, 24, after several community tips led to a narcotic investigation on Martinko.
The BCSO Narcotics Task Force began conducting surveillance on Martinko’s Crowfield Plantation home in December. During their investigation, detectives said they were able to obtain a search warrant for his home, which is located in the Hamlets.
Detectives said they seized approximately 200-pounds of presumptive marijuana, 90 grams of presumptive psilocybin, 630 grams of suspected narcotics in powder form, more than $20,000 in cash, a money counter and a cache of weapons including a Barret .50 caliber sniper rifle and other rifles.
During an interview, deputies said Martinko admitted to detectives he had no legitimate source of income and relied on drug trafficking to support his lifestyle.
Martinko was arrested on charges of trafficking marijuana 100 pounds or more and additional illegal narcotic-related charges are forthcoming, deputies said.
Martinko was booked into the Hill-Finklea Detention Center.
“We rely on our residents to speak up when they observe suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.” Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis said. “After receiving those tips from residents, our detectives will work around the clock to ensure we reach a resolution. We encourage citizens to continue to utilize the Drug Tip Line at (843) 719-4424.”
The BCSO Narcotics Task Force is comprised of detectives of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Goose Creek Police Department, Hanahan Police Department and the Moncks Corner Police Department.
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