Media Release: Officers seize large amount of Marijuana, Weapon on Interstate 95 Vehicle Stop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Yemassee, SC) – On Thursday, May 13, 2021, at approximately 2:48 PM, Yemassee Police Department officers conducted a vehicle stop for a traffic violation on Interstate 95 in the Town of Yemassee. Upon contacting the driver, Police identified the individual as Julian Miguel Bruno, 26, of Fayetteville, NC. Officers asked if Bruno had any drugs or weapons or a high amount of US Currency in the car which caused Bruno to act unusually nervous for a traffic violation. Bruno retrieved some THC paste and a pipe and provided it to the officer. Upon the arrival of additional officers to search the vehicle, Bruno was removed from the vehicle along with his three-year-old daughter who was in the back seat. Upon exiting the vehicle, Bruno reported that the entire trunk was filled with suitcases with marijuana. Officers discovered throughout two suitcases, a large amount of Marijuana prepackaged for sale, a Smith & Wesson .40 caliber handgun, and over $4000 in U.S. Currency. Officers placed Bruno under arrest and was transported to the Police Department for further investigation and the child was taken into custody by DSS. Bruno was charged with Trafficking Marijuana and Possession and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. Bruno was transported to the Hampton County Detention Center and appeared at Bond Court this morning. Judge Sheryl. McKinney set bond at $401,000 and Bruno remains incarcerated at HCDC.