Drug dog finds 5 pounds of meth -- and more -- in Portland traffic stop

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say a drug-sniffing dog put to work after narcotics officers pulled over a car in southeast Portland found five pounds of methamphetamine and a pound of heroin in the vehicle.

Police say a handgun was also found in the car's trunk Tuesday afternoon.

The Oregonian reports the car was pulled over at Southeast Stark Street and Interstate 205.

Three people in the car were arrested for investigation of various drug offenses.