CHLORIDE – A significant drug seizure in the town of Chloride is reported following a routine traffic stop. A vehicle driven by Steven James Shaffer, 49, Pocatello, Idaho was pulled over at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Second Street on Tennessee Avenue.

Mohave County Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the vehicle was searched after Shaffer was arrested for a valid warrant. She said deputies confiscated 2.5 pounds of methamphetamine and seven ounces of heroin.

Mortensen said a small amount of marijuana and a .40 caliber weapon were also seized inside the vehicle. Authorities said about $17,000 in cash was also confiscated.

Mortensen said a records check revealed Shaffer to be prohibited from possessing firearms given his criminal history. He was booked into jail for weapons offenses, money laundering and an assortment of felony drug charges

• Dave Hawkins