BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — A months-long investigation into illegal drug activity in Berkeley County has led to the arrest of a man authorities describe as one of the area’s largest narcotics distributors.
Aundreas Martell Johnson, 36, was arrested March 22 following a seven-month investigation by the Berkeley County Narcotics Task Force, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
Johnson faces multiple charges, including trafficking cocaine and methamphetamine in amounts of 400 grams or more, trafficking cocaine base, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a stolen firearm.
Investigators say the case began in September 2025 after receiving information about suspected drug activity in the Moncks Corner area. Detectives later identified Johnson as a key distributor of cocaine and methamphetamine.
Authorities executed a search warrant at a residence on Resinwood Road, where they say they uncovered what appeared to be a large-scale drug trafficking operation.
According to investigators, the search turned up more than two pounds of cocaine, over four pounds of methamphetamine, and additional quantities of cocaine base. Deputies also recovered five firearms — one of which had been reported stolen — along with drug packaging materials, digital scales, and a money counter.
In addition to the drugs and weapons, law enforcement seized approximately $230,000 in cash at the scene. A financial investigation later uncovered more than $30,000 in a Cash App account tied to alleged drug sales, along with nearly $26,000 in additional banking assets.
In total, authorities say they seized about $286,700 in cash and financial assets linked to the operation.
Sheriff Duane Lewis said the investigation highlights the agency’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
“This investigation demonstrates the ongoing commitment of our narcotics task force to identify, investigate, and dismantle those responsible for flooding our communities with dangerous narcotics,” Lewis said, adding that Johnson had been identified as one of the county’s biggest drug dealers.
Johnson remains in custody at the Hill-Finklea Detention Center as the case moves through the judicial process.
