RUSSELL — A traffic stop in Russell County earlier this week resulted in the driver’s arrest and the discovery of marijuana in the vehicle.

According to a news release from Russell County Sheriff John Fletcher, deputies conducted a traffic stop for speeding Tuesday, Feb. 10, on Interstate 70 near mile marker 194 east of Bunker Hill.

The driver and sole occupant of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade was identified as Clanton King of Fargo, North Dakota.

During the investigation, Fletcher said deputies found numerous containers filled with marijuana and a .38 caliber handgun. A large amount of U.S. currency was also discovered.

King was placed under arrest for numerous drug-related offenses and was also cited for numerous traffic citations.