GEORGIA — Two people were arrested Tuesday after a traffic stop in Franklin County led to the discovery of approximately 10 pounds of methamphetamine, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies conducted the stop on February 24 after observing a vehicle following too closely and failing to maintain its lane. During the stop, officials said they detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle.
A subsequent search uncovered roughly 10 pounds of methamphetamine, along with a digital currency counter and a firearm.
The driver, Grayson Brewer of Lavonia, Georgia, and passenger Charles Stowers of Greenville, South Carolina, were both taken into custody.
Authorities said both men are charged with driving under the influence, following too closely, failure to maintain lane, possession of an open container of alcohol, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and trafficking methamphetamine.
Officials noted that additional charges may be pending.
