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1 facing drug charges after police pursuit in Kanawha County

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A police pursuit along Interstate 79 in Kanawha County led an arrest on drug charges at about 8 a.m. Friday.

Kanawha County Sheriff's deputies said there was a problem with the registration of the vehicle, and the driver wouldn't stop. 

Deputies chased the car to near the Big Chimney exit of I-79. There were two people in the car, male driver and a female passenger. Their names were not released. 

Deputies uncovered marijuana and meth-making materials, they said.

Charges have been filed, including driving with a revoked license and multiple traffic offences, according to deputies. The female passenger has not been charged.