Three Arrested After Traffic Stop Turns into Drug Bust in Florence County

Three people were arrested on Monday after Florence County authorities seized $230,000 worth of cocaine and other money during a traffic stop. Aaron Mata, Taylor Bardwell and Gene Haley III all of California were arrested and charged with trafficking cocaine. The three have been denied bond and could face between 25 to 30 years behind bars and a fine of up to $200,000.