BARTON COUNTY —For the second day in a row Sheriff’s deputies made a meaningful methamphetamine arrest in Great Bend.

On Tuesday, sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 21st and Kansas Street in Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

Upon contact with the occupants of the vehicle, deputies became suspicious and conducted further investigation. The K-9 unit from the Pawnee County Sheriff’s office was used at the traffic stop. The dog indicated the presence of a controlled substance. Upon further investigation ¼ pound of methamphetamine and more than $8000 cash was discovered.

Deputies arrested Joshua Smith, 30, of Natoma, and booked him on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and is being held in the Barton County Jail in lieu of a $300,000 bond.

Another occupant of the vehicle Santia Henderson age 31 of Great Bend, was found to have an outstanding warrant from Harvey County for parole violation.

The Sheriff’s office will begin forfeiture proceedings on the $8000 cash seized. Due to the amount of drugs and large amount of cash found authorities believe this was part of a distribution operation, according to Bellendir.