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Three arrested in DeKalb County with meth lab in a backpack

Three men have been arrested in DeKalb County after the Drug Task Force found a backpack with all the components necessary for a meth lab in their car during a traffic stop.

According to a press release from DeKalb Sheriff Jimmy Harris, the car was stopped on I-59 north bound at exit 22. Two of the occupants, Amos Moses Lyons, 43, and Steven Arits Ray Jr., 34, had warrants out for them.

The officers got consent to search the vehicle, found the backpack inside and took Lyons, Ray, and 27-year old Eric Lewis Wills into custody. All three were charged with manufacturing of controlled substance 2nd and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sheriff Harris said, “The Drug Task Force did a great job on being observant in this case. Please continue to call any tips to 256-845-3801 or email your tips to our website www.dekalbcountysheriff.org.”