The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Laviticus Giles, a 57-year-old man who remains at large following a significant law enforcement operation in Ladson, South Carolina. Giles is wanted on an outstanding warrant for possession of cocaine. The search for Giles stems from a raid executed on September 4 at a residence on Crosswatch Drive, which was initiated in response to a violent incident involving firearms that occurred on September 2. During the execution of the search warrant, deputies detained 13 individuals. Of those detained, 10 were subsequently charged with various offenses, including trafficking cocaine base, possession with intent to distribute, attempted murder, and simple possession of marijuana. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 300 grams of narcotics, including 48 grams of cocaine, 20 grams of crack, and 241 grams of marijuana, as well as two firearms. Among those arrested are Adin Hensley, 32, of St. Stephen; Shantay Thompson, 48, of Summerville; Francis Lloyd, 18, of Ladson; Dajae Blowe, 22, of Ladson; Shonta Bowles, 38, of Charleston; Rayshon Rivers, 46, of Ladson; Veronica Williams, 21, of Summerville; Wakeel Rivers, 26, of North Charleston; Nicholas Noisette, 28, of Ladson; and Joseph Wade, 68, of Ladson. Sheriff Duane Lewis highlighted the operation as a successful example of inter-unit cooperation in removing dangerous drugs and firearms from the community. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek information regarding the whereabouts of Laviticus Giles. Members of the public who have information on his location are urged to contact the sheriff’s office at 843-719-4412 to provide tips that could assist in his apprehension.