MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Two people are behind bars following major drug bust during traffic stop made by the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Spokesperson with the U.S. Marshals Service says Task Force members made a traffic stop on October 22 in the area of Shelby Drive. During the stop, law enforcement found a large amount of narcotics in the vehicle. Further testing and weighing revealed the drugs to be 44 pounds of Methamphetamine.

Alan Martinez-Deanda, 23, and Jose Felipe-Baeza-Garcia, 23, were both arrested and charged.

“The seizure of this significant quantity of methamphetamine and the arrest of these individuals reflects the unwavering commitment of the Memphis Safe Task Force to disrupt drug trafficking networks and protect our communities. Through enhanced interagency collaboration, w

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