A Houghton County man faces drug charges following his arrest on Monday.
A Michigan State Police spokesman said detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) had been building a case against the suspect and some additional conspirators after learning they had purchased various components used to manufacture methamphetamine.
Officers from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department and the Houghton City Police Department took the 35-year-old into custody as he left a local store, where they say he had purchased various components that are used to manufacture methamphetamine in a process that is commonly known by law enforcement as “one pot” or “shake and bake” meth labs. This method of manufacturing meth consists of a chemical reaction when users mix specific household chemicals together with pseudoephedrine. This method is extremely dangerous as it can release harmful gases or cause a violent explosion if it is not handled properly.
Detectives from UPSET who are trained to dismantle such clandestine labs searched the suspect’s vehicle, and seized drug components, along with evidence that they say indicates the suspect has manufactured meth on multiple occasions in recent weeks.
The suspect’s identity has not been released. State Police report that he faces charges relating to conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, illegal possession of ephedrine/pseudoephedrine, and maintaining a drug house/vehicle.
He is being held in the Houghton County Jail.
No further information about the case is being released, as the investigation is ongoing.
Detectives from UPSET were assisted by the Houghton County Prosecutor’s Office, Houghton County Sheriff’s Office, Houghton City Police Department, Hancock City Police Department, Houghton and Hancock City Fire Departments and Superior Service Towing.
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