MARQUETTE, MI-- A Big Bay man is in custody on charges related to the distribution of crystal meth and heroin.
The Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team and police officers arrested the 29-year-old man Wednesday on Washington Street in Marquette following a several-week investigation.
Detectives obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s residence. They seized
approximately 43 grams of crystal meth, 12 grams of heroin, and $580 in cash. The street value of the drugs seized is estimated to be more than $12,000.
The suspect was lodged at the Marquette County Jail. His name is being withheld, pending arraignment.
UPSET was assisted by Marquette City Police, Marquette City Police K-9 “Scud,” the Marquette County Sheriff’s Department, Homeland Security Investigations and the US Postal Inspector’s Office.
