EWEN, MI-- A Houghton man was arrested on meth charges last week, following a three-month investigation by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team.
Detectives developed information that the 39-year-old suspect had been bringing in large quantities of meth to Houghton County for several months. They determined the suspect was traveling back from Minnesota last Thursday. The vehicle was located on M-28 near Ewen and a traffic stop was conducted by troopers from the Michigan State Police Hometown Security Team.
An MSP K-9 unit searched the exterior of the vehicle and indicated the presence of drugs. Officers discovered a quarter-pound of meth hidden on the suspect. They also seized cell phones and drug paraphernalia.
The man was arrested for possession with intent to deliver meth and lodged at the Ontonagon County Jail.
Additional charges are expected.
