Deputies in Meigs County made three arrests Wednesday after conducting a drug trafficking investigation.

Brian Estep, 55, of Peterstown, Tanyelle Estep, 44, of Huntington and Michael Taylor, 37, of Dayton have all been charged with possession and trafficking of methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to a news release from the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office

Investigators reported receiving information about three people traveling together from Middleport to Dayton to transport a large amount of illegal drugs.

Deputies said a traffic stop conducted in Middleport near the intersection of Story’s Run Road and Route 7 revealed about half a pound of methamphetamine and fentanyl hidden in a box under the hood of a vehicle.

The trio has been transported to Middleport Jail to await court proceedings.