Local drug bust garners over $1 million in ecstasy pills

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A drug bust in neighboring Jasper County turned up over 22,000 ecstasy pills totaling over $1 million.  

According to reports, authorities were alerted when Police Officer Chris Malphrus observed the erratic driving of a car whose driver he suspected was "possibly under the influence or falling asleep."

Four men were arrested in the raid, and further arrests are believed to be forth coming. The men were allegedly traveling from New York to Florida.

Stay tuned for more information as this story develops.

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