South Carolina's definition of drug trafficking can be confusing, as state laws do not require that drugs be transported beyond state lines, which is different from the federal crime of drug trafficking. Additionally, proving the accused planned the sale or distribution of large amounts of unlawful controlled substances isn't a requirement for state law enforcement officials.
Instead, the amount of a particular controlled substance in a defendant's possession is all that matters when it comes to drug trafficking charges, per South Carolina Code of Laws §44-53-370(e).