HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Two people have been arrested after a pipe bomb was discovered inside their vehicle in west Houston.
Precinct 5 deputies pulled over William Owens, 35, and Morgan Hesser, 36, in the 1300 block of Eldridge Parkway around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday for a routine traffic stop.
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After a search inside the car, deputies found crystal meth, marijuana and an illegal gun, along with the pipe bomb.
Investigators said the pipe bomb appeared to be packed with gunpowder.
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Owens was charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and possession of a controlled substance, both felony charges. Hesser was charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawfully carrying a weapon, also felony charges.