Meridian man arrested on drug trafficking charges

A Meridian man remains in custody at the Elmore County Jail following his arrest Oct. 25 on drug charges.

Cord C. Palmer, 25, was arrested by Elmore County sheriffs following a stop on a 2001 Volkswagen Passat in the 200 block of South 2nd East for a traffic violation.

According to a press statement released Wednesday afternoon, Deputy Garrett Kinnan noticed that Palmer and two occupants in the vehicle were acting nervous and suspicious. The deputy then called for backup with Mountain Home police officers arriving to assist.

Kinnan used his state-certified narcotics canine, Rosie, who sweep the exterior of the car. The dog alerted to the presence of narcotics.

A search of the car revealed 5.3 pounds of marijuana, small amount of methamphetamine and suspected acid strips. The car and $488 in U.S. currency were seized as part of the investigation.

Palmer was initially charged with trafficking in marijuana and possession of methamphetamine. The other two occupants in the vehicle were released at the scene.

The case remains under investigation by the sheriff's department.