Mad Cobra's Bail Set at U$125,000; Faces Lengthy Prison Sentence if Convicted on Drug and Gun Charges

Renowned dancehall artiste Mad Cobra, currently being held at the Florence County Detention Center, has been charged with drug and firearm possession following a traffic stop in Florence County, South Carolina.

An update from the Florence County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) indicated that the 55-year-old veteran Jamaican entertainer, given name, Ewart Everton Brown, had his surety bond set at U$125,000 with U$5,000 for the charge of possessing a weapon during a violent crime and U$120,000 for the charge of trafficking cocaine.

The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon (July 25th) when Deputies from South Carolina’s Florence County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a Black BMW SUV for exceeding the speed limit on Interstate 95.

While conducting the traffic stop, the officers formed a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity and asked for permission to search the entertainer’s automobile. The search led to the discovery of two (2) kilos of cocaine and a Beretta 9mm pistol.

If found guilty, the deejay could face a lengthy period of imprisonment. South Carolina enforces strict regulations on the distribution of large amounts of cocaine. Possession of more than 400 grams could result in a fine of up to U$200,000 and a prison sentence of 25-30 years.