An Escondido man was arrested in McFarland after officers found 22.5 pounds of Methamphetamine inside the spare tire in his vehicle.
Miguel Rodriguez, 42, was arrested Sunday around 10:13 p.m.
A McFarland police officer on routine patrol pulled Rodriguez over for a traffic stop. Police say the officer saw several open cans of beer inside the vehicle.
Police say a K-9 alerted officers to the spare tire during a search of the vehicle. Officers removed the tire and found 22.5 pounds of meth inside.
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Officers find 22.5 pounds of meth inside spare tire.
Rodriguez also appeared to have been driving under the influence of alcohol. He as arrested on suspicion of DUI.