UPSET detectives arrested a 29-year-old female and 45-year-old male, both from Marquette, MI, on multiple drug and weapons related charges on Monday in Alger County.
UPSET detectives said they have been investigating two large scale meth dealers in the Marquette area.
On Sunday, detectives received information that the suspects were traveling north from lower Michigan while in possession of illegal drugs. The suspects were believed to be returning to the Marquette area to selll the illegal drugs.
UPSET detectives contacted the UPSET East team and Michigan State Police Hometown Security Team for assistance in locating the suspect vehicle. Surveillance for the suspect vehicle was set up and several hours later the suspect vehicle was spotted and stopped Monday on M-28 near Shingleton in Alger County.
A search of the suspect vehicle revealed approximately 18 grams of crystal meth, numerous Ecstasy (MDMA) pills, and a stolen handgun.
The female subject was arrested and lodged in the Alger County Jail on charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. The male subject was arrested and lodged in the Alger County Jail on charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Receiving and Concealing a Stolen Firearm, and Possession of a Firearm by a convicted Felon.
The names of the subjects are not being released at this time pending their arraignment in the 93rd District Court in Munising. UPSET was assisted in this investigation by members of the UPSET East team, Michigan State Police Hometown Security Team, and MSP Technical Services Unit.
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