By SCOTT CARLSON
North Platte Post
SEWARD COUNTY-The high gas prices weren't the only pain at the pump for three Nevada residents traveling through Nebraska.
According to the Seward County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was refueling his patrol vehicle when he smelled the odor of burnt marijuana coming from a vehicle that was also getting fuel.
Authorities said the deputy approached the vehicle, which was occupied by Tyrell Gill, 33, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mario Moore, 49, of Fernley, Nevada, and Megan Shunick, 30, of Las Vegas.
The deputy conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and located two handguns, a small amount of marijuana, and two pounds of suspected crystal methamphetamine.
All three were booked into the Seward County jail.
Gill was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, no drug tax stamp, possession of a deadly weapon while committing a felony, and possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person.
Moore was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, no drug tax stamp, possession of a deadly weapon while committing a felony, and possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person.
Shunick was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, no drug tax stamp, and possession of a deadly weapon while committing a felony.
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing with multiple agencies involved.