Notice of Press Conference

Contact Person: Beth Drake (803) 929-3000

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA -- United States Attorney Bill Nettles, Special Agent in Charge David A. Thomas of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Special Agent in Charge Dan Salters of the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a press conference Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at the United States Attorney’s Office to announce the coordinated indictment and arrest of multiple drug trafficking organizations operating in and around Aiken, Lexington, Saluda, Sumter, Lee, Orangeburg, Chester, and Richland Counties.

NOTE: All media must present government-issued photo id (such as driver’s license).  Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Beth Drake, 803-929-3061.  All media should be in place 20 minutes prior to start. Please be aware that the U.S. Attorney’s Office does not have the ability to validate parking.  Paid parking is available in the lot behind the Wells Fargo Building located at 1441 Main Street.

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