The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office has released information about a drug bust that took place back on August 21st. Officials say at around 8:30-p.m., a Toyota was stopped for a minor traffic violation on Interstate 35 by the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office at mile marker 19. Ringgold County Deputy Landon White and his K9 partner “Heky” were requested and responded to the scene.

A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of three pounds of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $33,000.

A Missouri resident was arrested and charged. An investigation into the narcotics distribution is ongoing.