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McPherson County Sheriff's Department Seizes 7 Pounds Of Methamphetamine

The McPherson County Sheriff's Department says a traffic stop led to the seizure of about 7 pounds of methamphetamine.

Sheriff Larry Powell says the drugs were found after a vehicle was stopped Monday on Interstate 135 near Moundridge.

Deputies found drug paraphernalia in the pickup and impounded the vehicle. The deputies then found the meth in the truck.

Powell estimated the value of the drugs at $1.75 million dollars.

One person has been arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

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