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More than $400,000 worth of heroin seized by Myrtle Beach police

Myrtle Beach Police Department

Over $400,000 worth of heroin was seized by Myrtle Beach police during a traffic stop, officials said.

On Sept. 18, officers stopped a vehicle at 38th Avenue North and North Kings Highway. During the stop, officers determined there was an active warrant for Ivan Salvador Delgadillo-Diaz, 21, out of Colorado, leading to a search of the vehicle.

Ivan Salvador Delgadillo-Diaz
Ivan Salvador Delgadillo-Diaz Myrtle Beach Police Department

During the search, officers found more than 1,360 grams of heroin, a release states.

Ryan James Lillemoen, 35, also was arrested and charged. Both men are facing charges for trafficking heroin in excess of 28 grams.

Ryan James Lillemoen
Ryan James Lillemoen Myrtle Beach Police Department

This story was originally published September 27, 2018 at 2:25 PM.

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