(THREE RIVERS) - A narcotics investigation resulted in the seizure of drugs and the arrest of two people.
Detectives with the Southwest Enforcement Team along with the Three Rivers Police Department and the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office conducted surveillance on suspected drug houses and observed suspicious activity involving a vehicle that later left one of the residences.
Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop and a Three Rivers Police Department K-9 Officer alerted to the presence of narcotics.
A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 733 grams of suspected crystal meth; user amounts of suspected MDMA, cocaine and fentanyl; and evidence of drug distribution.
Detectives also executed a search of a motel room associated with one of the suspects. At the motel, they seized 48 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 20 grams of suspected diphenidine and additional evidence of drug distribution.
A 33 year old Detroit man and a 42 year old Detroit woman were arrested and lodged in the St. Joseph County Jail on felony drug possession and trafficking charges. Additional charges may also be sought against two additional suspects as the investigation continues.