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Loris drug bust takes crack cocaine, cash off the streets

LORIS, SC (WBTW) – A drug bust in Loris took a large amount of crack cocaine and drug money off the streets.

A post from the Loris Police Department Facebook page says officers made a bust Thursday night, seizing approximately 30.5 grams of crack cocaine and $2,660 in cash. The post did not say where the bust was made, but the post identifies the suspect as Ernest Lashawn Jordan, 36, of Loris, pictured to the right.

J. Reuben Long booking records show Jordan is charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking in meth or cocaine base 10 grams or more, and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.

Jordan was released from jail the day after his arrest on a $15,550 bond.