A Columbus man was arrested on a number of charges Thursday evening after Indiana State Police served a search warrant at a home in the 7600 block of West State Road 46. Sgt. Stephen Wheeles says that ISP’s Versailles District All Crimes Policing Unit executed the warrant at about 6 p.m., leading to the discovery of a methamphetamine lab, marijuana growing operation, other illegal drugs, numerous weapons, and improvised explosive devices.

Wheeles says that the investigation began when troopers received information of illegal drug activity taking place at the home. Troopers arrived at the scene at approximately 2 p.m. and reportedly obtained further information that ongoing drug activity was taking place. This information was used to obtain a search warrant for the residence.

While serving the warrant, Wheeles says that troopers located an operational methamphetamine lab, a marijuana growing operation, approximately an ounce of methamphetamine, five grams of heroin, 25 pounds of marijuana, 10 pounds of pseudo-ephedrine, over 75 firearms, ammunition, and eight improvised explosive devices.

The owner of the home, 59-year-old Gregory A. Traylor, was arrested on preliminary charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Dealing a Narcotic Drug, Possession of a Narcotic Drug, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Dealing Marijuana, Cultivating Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamine Precursors with Intent to Manufacture, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Destructive Device.

ISP says that the investigation is ongoing and may lead to additional charges against Traylor, and others.