MATTESON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - A Michigan State Police trooper found a meth lab in a man's car during a traffic stop Friday in Branch County.

It happened just after 12:30 p.m. on Athens Road.

The 34-year-old driver from Bronson was arrested and taken to the Branch County Jail. He is being charged with operating/maintaining a methamphetamine lab, producing hazardous waste and possession of finished methamphetamine.

A haz-mat team from Plainwell came out to dispose of the materials found in the vehicle.