KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind.—A 26-year-old man was arrested after officers seized methamphetamine valued at about $42,000 on August 13 following a long investigation, according to the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office. 

During the afternoon on August 13, Narcotics Enforcement Tea m (NET) 43 officers executed a controlled purchased of one ounce of methamphetamine in Silver Lake.

After the transaction, a traffic stop was conducted on the suspect, Cory Krider, 26, of Silver Lake.

During the stop, an additional ounce of methamphetamine was discovered and an interview with Krider led officers to an additional 1.25 pounds of methamphetamine, which holds a street value of $42,000, according to police.

An additional 1.25 pounds of methamphetamine was found after an interview with Krider.

Krider was taken to the Kosciusko County Jail on suspicion of dealing methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine.