Police seize meth on Highway 59

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A Longview man was caught riding with illegal substances on Polk County’s busiest thoroughfare Saturday.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 59 North, soon requesting assistance from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Unit.

During the stop, the K-9 alerted on the vehicle, leading officers to find around 170 grams (6 ounces) of methamphetamine inside the car.

Rickey LaManuel Marine, 50, of Longview, was arrested and charged with manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance.

Marine is being held on a $35,000 bond.