The Junction City Police Department has confirmed the arrest of two men on drug related allegations following a traffic stop within the eastern city limits on Tuesday.

Police said Derrick James Lowery, 26, of Colorado and Matthew D. Markey, 28, of Tennessee were arrested on suspicion of Transporting Drug Proceeds, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Following Too Close.  The arrests occurred near mile marker 297 on Interstate 70.

Police confirmed the men were traveling in a 2004 BMWi automobile. Cash totaling $78,540 was seized.