Man accused of drug trafficking at Spartanburg Co. motel
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A man is facing drug trafficking charges following his arrest Tuesday at a motel in Spartanburg County.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office charged 23-year-old Benjamin Manuel Palafox with trafficking fentanyl 14 – 28 grams and trafficking methamphetamine 28 – 100 grams.
An investigation was initiated on March 4 when deputies executed a search warrant at a Super 8 motel room located at 488 South Blackstock Road.
During the search, authorities found 14 grams of fentanyl, 37 grams of methamphetamine, 18 Hydrocodone pills and $24,331 cash.
Palafox remains incarcerated at the Spartanburg County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond, deputies said.
The sheriff's office said if the suspect makes bond, he is required to wear GPS monitoring.
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