Anderson County Deputies Seize Over 4 Pounds of Fentanyl After Traffic Stop and Chase
Deputies in Anderson County, South Carolina, seized over 4 pounds of fentanyl following a traffic stop and chase on I-85, leading to the arrest of Marquise Lomax.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 16, 2026 —
Deputies from Anderson County, South Carolina, have seized a significant quantity of fentanyl following a traffic stop that escalated into a pursuit on Interstate 85. The operation resulted in the arrest of one individual, identified as Marquise Lomax.
According to initial reports, law enforcement officers initiated a traffic stop that subsequently led to a chase along the I-85 corridor. During the course of the stop and pursuit, deputies were able to recover over 4 pounds of the highly potent synthetic opioid fentanyl. The quantity of the drug seized represents a substantial amount, underscoring the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the flow of illicit substances in the region.
Following the seizure and the conclusion of the chase, Marquise Lomax was taken into custody. Details regarding the specific charges filed against Lomax were not immediately available, nor were further specifics about the circumstances that led to the initial traffic stop or the duration and extent of the chase. The investigation is reportedly ongoing, with authorities continuing to gather information related to the incident and the source of the seized fentanyl.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has been actively involved in interdiction efforts aimed at disrupting drug trafficking operations. The seizure of over 4 pounds of fentanyl is a notable development in these ongoing efforts. Further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Lorenza Medley on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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