
SLED
Summerville Brothers Face New Charges After Pleading Guilty in Fake Viagra Plot
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — Two Summerville brothers who pleaded guilty last month to federal charges in a multimillion-dollar counterfeit goods scheme are now facing additional state charges related to the possession and intent to distribute illegal THC products.
Ahmed Shedid, 35, and Ibrahhim Shedid, 29, both admitted in October to conspiring to sell and traffic counterfeit Viagra. Each could face up to five years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release.
During the federal investigation, which included the assistance of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), contraband was discovered at a North Charleston business operated by the brothers. That discovery has led to a new slate of charges filed by SLED on Nov. 6.
New State Charges
The Shedid brothers are now charged with the following offenses:
- Possession with intent to distribute Delta 8 acetate, a synthetic version of THC
- Possession with intent to distribute Delta 8 THCV, another THC analogue
- Possession with intent to distribute Delta 9 THC acetate, a synthetic THC compound
- Possession with intent to distribute HHC, an analogue of THC
- Possession with intent to distribute Delta 8 THC
- Possession with intent to distribute Exo-THC, a THC analogue
- Trafficking marijuana
The charges stem from items discovered during the operation, including thousands of vape pens, liquids, edibles, and waxes in fruit and candy-like flavors. SLED agents also found over 5,800 grams (12.89 pounds) of dry-weight marijuana at the scene, along with additional products displayed for sale.
The brothers were booked into the Hill-Finklea Detention Center, and the 9th Circuit Solicitor’s Office will prosecute the case.
Drug Use and THC Products in South Carolina
The Summerville case underscores growing concerns about the distribution of synthetic THC products in South Carolina. Data from the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) reveals that marijuana and THC-related products account for 20% of all substance use disorder treatments in the state.
In recent years, the proliferation of synthetic THC products has further complicated the issue, particularly among young adults. A 2023 report by DAODAS indicated a 12% increase in THC-related emergency room visits, often linked to high-potency or unregulated synthetic products like those allegedly sold by the Shedid brothers.
South Carolina ranks 25th in the nation for overall drug use rates but has seen a rise in drug-related offenses, particularly involving marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids. Law enforcement officials warn that these products are not only illegal but potentially dangerous due to inconsistent manufacturing and high potency levels.
Community Impact
The Shedid brothers’ case reflects broader concerns about counterfeit goods and unregulated drug distribution in South Carolina. Beyond the legal ramifications, officials caution that synthetic THC products like those seized in this case pose significant risks to public health.
“This operation highlights the importance of dismantling networks distributing dangerous and unregulated products,” a SLED spokesperson said. “These substances are not only illegal but can have severe consequences for users, particularly young people.”
As the case progresses, the 9th Circuit Solicitor’s Office will work to address both the legal and public safety implications of this multi-layered investigation.
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