TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – A traffic stop turned into a significant drug bust for Michigan State Police in Grand Traverse County when they arrested two men on a slew of charges including possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and two large machetes.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 8, at approximately 7:30 p.m. when a vehicle was stopped for what was described as an "equipment violation" on East Main Street in Kingsley. The driver, a 56-year-old man from Traverse City, was found to have an outstanding warrant for contempt of court related to a previous methamphetamine charge, as reported by ClickOnDetroit.
Upon searching the vehicle, troopers recovered meth, fentanyl, and suboxone strips as well as drug paraphernalia. According to WWJ News Radio, these substances and items were found in various places within the car.
Details provided by SooLeader included the discovery of two large machetes in the vehicle, located near the driver and a 35-year-old backseat passenger, also from Traverse City. The presence of the weapons, alongside the assortment of drugs, suggests a potential for violence or a glimpse into the grim realities of the drug trade in Northern Michigan.
Both men were arrested and booked into the Grand Traverse County Jail, awaiting arraignment on the expected charges. Their names have not been released as of yet, as they await the legal process to unfold. The investigation continues and further information may come to light regarding the severity and implications of the charges they face.
