Washington County Sheriff Ross Schultze has announced the arrest of two people on possession of a large amount of methamphetamine following a traffic stop on I-64 near mile maker 44.
He reports approximately 100 pounds of methamphetamine was discovered hidden in the vehicle after probable cause was established to search the vehicle. The male driver and female passenger were both arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail.
The traffic stop occurred on January 31st by the Washington-Monroe County Drug Task Force.
Schultze along with Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing say they remain committed to removing drugs and drug traffickers travelling through their counties. They say the combined task force is a vital part of their law enforcement team and an asset to the people they service.
