(KAIR)--An ongoing investigation leads to the arrest of an Atchison man on multiple drug charges.

According to a report from Atchison County Sheriff Jack Laurie, 47-year-old Ross Blanc was stopped by Atchison County Sheriff's deputies in the 1100 block of South 6th in Atchison.

He's facing charges of distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of morphine and two counts of using a communication facility in the commission of a drug felony.

In addition, Blanc was found to be in possession of the prescription-only drug morphine.

The report states the investigation is ongoing to determine how Blanc obtained the morphine.