STATESVILLE, N.C. (WHKY) — An Iredell County traffic stop led deputies to seize approximately 152 pounds of marijuana and marijuana products, along with a loaded handgun, ecstasy pills and more than $5,000 in cash.

According to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, the stop was conducted September 16 on Harmony Highway in northern Iredell County. The driver was identified as 44-year-old Clarence Edgar Winslow of Charlotte.

Sheriff Darren Campbell said deputies observed signs during the stop that prompted further investigation for possible drug activity and impairment.

During a search of the vehicle, deputies reported finding a loaded concealed handgun inside a backpack, multiple ecstasy pills, an open container of alcohol, more than $5,000 in cash and several vacuum-sealed packages containing marijuana.

Deputies said they later found boxes containing approximately 150 pounds of marijuana and another 2.74 pounds of marijuana wax. Altogether, authorities reported seizing approximately 152 pounds of marijuana and marijuana products with an estimated street value of $225,000. Drug paraphernalia was also seized.

Authorities said the packaging of the drugs and other evidence found during the investigation were consistent with distribution.

Winslow was charged with felony trafficking by transport and possession, felony possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, felony possession of Schedule I ecstasy, felony carrying a concealed gun, felony possession of Schedule VI marijuana wax, misdemeanor marijuana paraphernalia possession, misdemeanor drug paraphernalia possession, driving while impaired, failure to maintain lane, reckless driving and possession of an open container of alcohol.

Winslow was jailed under a $200,000 secured bond on the drug and firearm charges and an additional $2,500 secured bond on the DWI charge.