NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two men were arrested Thursday night after reportedly partaking in a drug transaction and leading Metro police on a chase.

According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, detectives with its TITANS Unit saw an illegal drug transaction take place on South 6th Street.

After the transaction, police tried to stop a Nissan Maxima, but the driver — 21-year-old Anthony L. Powell — reportedly didn't stop.

Authorities said the MNPD's helicopter followed the vehicle, and officers deployed spike strips. Powell and 20-year-old Deonquae Scott exited the vehicle on Interstate 24 West near the Briley Parkway entrance ramp and ran into a wood line, but they were taken into custody a short time later.

Police recovered two handguns from the side of I-24, and detectives foun

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