(KNZA)--A Jackson County Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop, for an alleged number of traffic infractions, this past weekend, not initially knowing that a Topeka passenger was wanted by federal authorities.

A release from Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse explains the circumstances surrounding the Saturday afternoon traffic stop, which he says occurred around 3:30, near 118th Road, on U.S. Highway 75.

Once the Ford Taurus was stopped, a K-9 Officer allegedly detected the odor of what Morse calls "illegal drugs or narcotics within the vehicle."

Focus, during the stop, was placed on passenger Steven Lee, of Topeka, who, the deputy learned, was wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted, with Morse saying that ended with the discovery of what's alleged to be methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Lee was arrested at the scene of the traffic stop, then booked into the Jackson County Jail for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Details regarding the fed's interest in Lee is not immediately made public.