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Suspect in marijuana bust still on the run in Fairfield County
Posted: 08.03.2012 at 10:02 AM
Drew Stewart

Drew Stewart joined the WACH Fox News assignment desk in December 2011.

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A manhunt still continues for a suspect found during a discovery of a Marijuana field in Fairfield County.  / SOURCE: MGN
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WACH)- A manhunt still continues for a suspect found during a discovery of a Marijuana field in Fairfield County.

Chief Deputy Keith Lewis with the Fairfield County Sheriff's Department tells WACH-FOX News that a crew from the State Law Enforcement Division found a marijuana growing operation in Fairfield County Thursday afternoon.  The suspected grower of the marijuana fled the scene and has eluded authorities through Friday morning. Lewis said agents have uncovered a campsite where they believe the suspected grower was staying.

Lewis had no description of the suspect, but authorities are still searching the area. Stay with WACH-FOX news and Midlandsconnect.com for updates as we get them.

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