291 grams of cocaine, $20,000 seized in Hardeeville trafficking investigation

HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WTOC) - One person was arrested and another was detained after a narcotics trafficking investigation at a home in the Rolling Marsh Lane area of Hardeeville on Oct. 29, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Team conducted the investigation with help from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

Search warrant executed

During the investigation, authorities identified people suspected of trafficking cocaine from the home.

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Team, Narcotics Enforcement Team, Hardeeville Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) then executed a search warrant.

Investigators seized 291 grams of cocaine and $20,000 in U.S. currency during the search.

Arrest and detention

Ramiro Diaz Chino, 32, was arrested and charged with trafficking cocaine.

Edith Moralas Agustin, 34, was detained by Enforcement and Removal Operations pursuant to an order of removal from the United States.

Both were taken to the Jasper County Detention Center.

Investigation continues

The investigation remains active, and additional arrests are anticipated.