ESCANABA — A Marquete man was arrested in Escanaba with a large amout of crystal meth, according to the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team

On February 7, detectives from UPSET conducted an investigation involving the distribution of crystal meth.

Through investigative techniques, detectives identified a dealer that was selling large quantities of crystal meth.

The suspect, a 30-year-old Marquette County man, was arrested in Escanaba by detectives when he was found to be in possession of 4.5 ounces of crystal meth and a small amount of heroin.

Detectives obtained a search warrant for the man’s hotel room in Marquette and seized an additional 8 ounces of crystal meth.

The man was lodged at the Delta County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing.

Escanaba Public Safety officer’s, Delta County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, MSP Gladstone Post troopers and Marquette Police Department officers all assisted in the investigation.