On January 5, 2020, a Plymouth County Deputy made a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of C44 and K22 west of Merrill, IA.  During the stop, the driver, Matthew Murphy, age 25, of Hartley, IA, was found to have a suspended driver's license.  The passenger was identified as Michael Murphy, age 27, of Spencer, IA.  During the traffic stop a large amount of controlled substances were found in the vehicle.  Both individuals were arrested and transported to the Plymouth County Jail on multiple charges to include possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver and failure to affix a drug tax stamp.