Two Merrill men are behind bars for allegedly having a meth operation.

A "Crime Stoppers" tip led to the arrests Friday afternoon.

The tipster told authorities that the men were cooking meth at a property in the Township of Harding. Deputies say when they went to the property and found the alleged operation.

Both men are being held at the Lincoln County Jail and face charges for producing meth.

Lincoln County authorities urge anyone with any information about drugs in the community to call them or the Crime Stoppers number at 1-800-222-TIPS.