FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — A routine traffic stop Tuesday night led to the seizure of approximately 10 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and the arrest of two men, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
A deputy initiated the stop around 8:27 p.m. Feb. 24 after observing a vehicle following too closely and failing to maintain its lane, the sheriff’s office said.
During the stop, deputies reported smelling a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. Further investigation led to the discovery of approximately 10 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, along with a digital currency counter and a firearm.
The driver, Grayson Brewer of Lakeview Court in Lavonia, was arrested. A passenger, Charles Stowers of Boilermaker Road in Greenville, South Carolina, was also taken into custody.
Authorities said the charges include DUI, 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 said additional charges may be pending.
The case remains under investigation.
