A regional drug investigation resulted in detectives seizing nearly 20 pounds of methamphetamine.

The Reno Police Department says it received a tip that a suspect would be trafficking a large amount of illegal drugs into northern Nevada.

After investigating, detectives arrested 52-year-old Smiley Martin of Reno near South Virginia Street and Mt. Rose Highway.

They found the suspect with nearly 20 pounds of methamphetamine (street value of $223,252), 1.25 pounds of marijuana, and $8,074.

Martin faces the following charges:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance

• Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale

• Trafficking of a Controlled Substance

• Transportation of a Controlled Substance

This investigation is active, and anyone with information is asked to call the Reno Police Department at (775) 334-2677 or contact Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.