UPSET makes drug arrest in Mackinac County

Public Radio 90, WNMU | By Nicole Walton

Published December 4, 2015 at 10:49 AM EST

MACKINAC COUNTY, MI-- A Mackinac County man has been apprehended in connection with drug charges.

Officials with the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team say investigation led them to a residence on Fish Road, where they found an illegal marijuana operation. Detectives seized 19 marijuana plants, over three ounces of processed pot, and three handguns.

The 66-year-old suspect was arrested on an outstanding warrant related to a conservation violation and lodged at the Chippewa County Jail. Additional charges for manufacturing marijuana and possession of firearms are expected, pending review by the Prosecutor’s Office.

UPSET was assisted by troopers from the 8^th District Hometown Security Team.

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Nicole Walton

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.

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