ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. (WHKY) — Two men were arrested after authorities say a traffic checkpoint led to the discovery of suspected illegal drugs and firearms.

44-year-old Dwayne Michael Evans of Harrisburg and 35-year-old William Eugene Sweeney III of Gastonia were taken into custody following the September 4 incident.

According to the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol was conducting the checkpoint at approximately 11:30 p.m. when troopers encountered an impaired driver. Deputies were called to assist with the investigation.

Both men were charged with two counts of felony trafficking methamphetamine, felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver methamphetamine, felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver cocaine, felony maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance, felony possession of a firearm by a felon, felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a Schedule IV controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Evans was jailed at the Alexander County Detention Center under a $251,500 secured bond. Sweeney was held under a $250,000 secured bond. Both are scheduled to make their first court appearances September 21.