(KNZA)--Three Sioux Falls, South Dakota residents were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Brown County last week.

According to a report from Brown County Sheriff John Merchant, a sheriff's deputy initiated a traffic stop around 8:00 Thursday evening in the vicinity of 5th Avenue West and 15th Street, in Horton.

Merchant said Brown County K-9 Carla indicated on the vehicle and an investigation followed.

Based on the investigation, 23-year-old John Whipple, 39-year-old Eric Cournoyer and 56-year-old Brad Langland were arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

About 6 grams of meth, pipes, gaggies, needles, syringes and marijuana was seized as evidence.

Following their arrest, the trio were booked into the Brown County Jail.

The Horton Police Department and Sac and Fox Tribal Police assisted.