S.C. Code Ann. § 58-13-750

Upon complaint made under oath to a magistrate that the complainant has probable cause to believe, and does believe, that an explosive compound is had, kept or to be found in any city, town or other place within the jurisdiction of such magistrate by any railroad corporation, contrary to law, a warrant may issue directed to the sheriff of the county or his deputy or to any constable of such city or town, commanding him to enter any building, vehicle, ship or other vessel specified in the warrant and there make diligent search for and seize such explosive compound and to make return of his doings to such magistrate forthwith.