ESCANABA — Two people were arrested for allegedly distributing meth in Escanaba, according to Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) detectives. The arrests came during a drug raid on Tuesday.

Detectives from UPSET conducted an investigation into the distribution of meth in Escanaba. During the course of the investigation detectives obtained a search warrant for an Escanaba residence. Detectives arrested two male suspects for charges related to distribution of meth. Detectives seized approximately 30 grams of meth and over $3,500 in cash along with evidence of drug distribution.

Both suspects were lodged at the Delta County Jail. The names of both suspects are being withheld at this time. The investigation remains ongoing and additional charges and arrests are expected.

UPSET was assisted by Escanaba Public Safety and Delta County Sheriff’s Department.

AUTH: D/Lt. Sholander, UPSET

In an unrelated operation, UPSET also made an arrest on meth-related charges in Marquette County. On TUesday, detectives received information that a known drug user recently purchased some household products that could be used in combination to manufacture meth. Detectives were able to identify the suspect and located him and a female suspect at his cabin, which is located on South Camp Road in Ishpeming Township. Detectives arrested the suspect for possession of meth and obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s vehicle and cabin. Detectives also obtained a search warrant for a second residence located on Elm Street in Gwinn. A search of these properties resulted in the seizure of components used to manufacture meth.

The suspect was lodged in the Marquette County Jail for charges related to possession of meth. The female suspect was released. The name of both suspects is being withheld at this time and the investigation remains ongoing.

UPSET was assisted by troopers from the MSP Negaunee Post, MSP Hometown Security Team, MSP Emergency Support Team, and Forsyth Township Police Department.