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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Saturday October 25th, 2025 :: 05:29 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Two men residing on Hilton Head Island arrested for cocaine trafficking

Following a months-long investigation into the sale and distribution of cocaine in the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton areas, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), arrested two men residing on Hilton Head Island for drug trafficking and distribution.

Suspects:

  • Xavier Alexander Rosa-Cabrera, 41, of Puerto Rico residing on Hilton Head Island
  • Rey-Agustin Zamora-Perez, 38, an illegal immigrant from Mexico residing on Hilton Head Island

Charges:

  • Sale and Distribution of Cocaine
  • Trafficking Cocaine

Through the course of the investigation, undercover agents made contact with the suspects, which culminated in an undercover purchase of cocaine. Following the arrests, agents obtained and executed search warrants at the suspects’ Hilton Head Island residence.

In total, agents seized approximately four kilograms of cocaine and more than $25,000 in cash.

The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to targeting and disrupting illegal drug activity in our community.

We encourage the public to report suspicious or criminal activity by calling our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777. Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips to Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County via the P3 Tips app on your mobile device, online at tipsbft.com, or by calling 844-TIPS-BFT (844-847-7238).

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Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902

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