Pottawattamie County Sheriff Jeff Danker said the couple told the deputy that the sedan was rental and they were headed to see family in Des Moines. The deputy become suspicious when the couples’ answers weren’t consistent, so he asked for and received, consent to search their vehicle. During the search, the deputy found 18.5-pounds of meth hidden in numerous compartments throughout the vehicle. The latest figures indicate the meth had a street value of around $421,800.

A preliminary hearing for the couple took place on Thursday. A jury trial has been scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on May 17th. They remain in Pottawattamie County Jail with bond set at $100,000.