(KNZA)--A Hiawatha man was arrested on drug charges following a Jackson County traffic stop.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse said a Sheriff's deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge Durango around 6:00 Monday evening on U.S. 75 Highway, just south of 330th Road, for a traffic infraction.

During the stop, Morse said probable cause was obtained to search the vehicle where round blue pills, known as “Dirty 30-” and drug paraphernalia was discovered.

The driver, 34-year-old Steven Perry, was arrested for distribution of fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended and no insurance.

Following his arrest, Perry was booked into the Jackson County Jail.