What started out as a traffic stop ended with a major drug bust in White County.
The Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) released information today about an incident that occurred in September. Two men from Tennessee were arrested.
On Friday, September 13 at approximately 2:04 a.m. White County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 129 in the area of Poppy Drive south of Cleveland.
The traffic stop resulted in the seizure of approximately 1112 grams of methamphetamine and less than one ounce of marijuana, according to ARDEO Special Agent in Charge Trent Hillsman.
The estimated street value of the drugs is $120,000.
55-year-old Warren Sanders and 33-year-old Ateela McClain were arrested. They were each charged with trafficking methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.
ARDEO encourages citizens to report any suspicious drug activity via Facebook IM or at 706-348-7410 or contact your local Sheriff’s Office or Police Department.
