Two Great Bend residents were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Great bend Tuesday afternoon.

According to the Barton County Sheriff’s Office, at about 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, BCSO deputies stopped a Ford Explorer in the 2200 block of Washington St. in Great Bend for a traffic infraction. During the course of the stop, Deputy Sheriff Nick Katzenmeier deployed the K-9 Maxx, who indicated the odor of illegal substances inside the vehicle. Subsequent investigation located methamphetamine, suspected narcotics, paraphernalia as well as a firearm.

Two suspects were arrested at the scene. Susan Zuniga, 41, of Great Bend was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of controlled stimulants.

Robert E. Lyons, 32, of Great Bend was arrested for possession of methamphetamine possession of drug paraphernalia as well as criminal possession of a weapon. 

Both are being held in the Barton County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond.