North Dakota Highway Patrol seizes $850,000 of methamphetamine south of Thompson

(Thompson, ND) -- Authorities have seized approximately $850,000 worth of methamphetamine about a mile south of Thompson.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says state troopers made a traffic stop on I-29 at around 8:35 p.m. The trooper eventually searched the vehicle, and found 22.6 lbs of methamphetamine hidden inside a spare tire. 

Officials say Chicago, IL residents 30-year-old Julian Madrigal and 26-year-old Alexa Martinez were arrested and charged with Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances, along with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.