PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office seized an improvised explosive device, as well as five grams of meth, during a traffic stop early Wednesday morning.

Allan Martin was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a destructive device and unlawful possession of meth.

Deputies made the traffic stop around 2:45 a.m. When they discovered the IED, the Salem Bomb Squad responded to the scene and was able to disarm the device.

"The Marion County Sheriff’s Office extends its thanks to the Salem Police Bomb Squad for their assistance in ensuring the safety of our community," MCSO said.

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