Just after 8 p.m. Saturday, Walker County S.O.’s Deputy Whitworth initiated a traffic stop on I-45 that led to the discovery of over 137 pounds of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value exceeding $1.2 million.

Deputy Whitworth initiated the stop at mile marker 121. where he deployed his trained canine partner, who alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the Deputy discovered three suitcases containing the methamphetamine.

The driver, 23-year-old Brittany Ceballos, and her passenger, 24-year-old Michael Juarez, both of Big Springs, were arrested and charged with first-degree felony Delivery of a Controlled Substance.

Sheriff Clint McRae said, “This seizure is a prime example of the critical work our Deputies are doing every day to protect our community from the devastating impact of illegal drugs. We are committed to keeping our communities safe and removing dangerous substances from our streets,”.