(KNZA)--Two were arrested at Mayetta business Wednesday evening on drug charges.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, in a release, said shortly before 6:00 deputies were dispatched to check the welfare of two individuals sitting in a vehicle at the Dollar General store.

During the encounter, Morse said officers allegedly discovered fentanyl, controlled substances, THC and numerous drug paraphernalia items.

Deputies arrested 31-year-old Cassidy Howland and 33-year-old Jonathan King, both of Lawrence.

Howland was arrested for possession of fentanyl, possession of a stimulant, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony trafficking contraband into a correctional facility.

King was arrested for possession of fentanyl, possession of a stimulant and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Following their arrest, the pair were booked into the Jackson County Jail.

The Kansas Highway Patrol assisted with the incident.