In a drug bust that may seem as if it were torn from the pages of history, Michigan State Police have seized an array of firearms, including a so-called "Tommy gun," a weapon reminiscent of Prohibition-era gangsters. The operation, which took place in northern Isabella County, resulted in the arrest of three individuals and the confiscation of methamphetamine among other items. ClickOnDetroit reported that two of the suspects have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to distribute, while the third was detained for unrelated reasons.
Amidst the details provided by authorities, notable is the quantity of drugs involved. Detectives with MSP's Multi-jurisdictional Intelligence and Narcotics Task Force discovered 56.9 grams of crystal methamphetamine in the bust. This operation, it appears, was a concerted effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including local, state, and tribal authorities. CBS Detroit added that, along with the drugs, police found seven long guns, listing the vintage submachine gun as part of the haul.
Further emphasizing the collaborative nature of this sting, the MSP Sixth District, in a social media post, highlighted the role of MINT — a multi-jurisdictional drug enforcement task force serving Isabella and Clare counties. Together they served a search warrant that culminated in the arrests and seizures. Alongside the "Tommy Gun" and drugs, MINT buy funds were also recovered. For those in the community wishing to report drug activity, MSP has provided a tip line, as noted in the MSP Sixth District's post: "To report drug activity, call the MINT tip line: (989) 779-9697."
Mt. Pleasant, Mich. MSP-MINT detectives, assisted by multiple local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies, served a search warrant at a residence in northern Isabella County. Two suspects were arrested on felony warrants for delivery of crystal methamphetamine, and a third… pic.twitter.com/kIpXQ2zxsb
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Authorities in Michigan reported the seizure of a 100-year-old firearm, commonly known as a “Tommy gun,” during a recent drug investigation. Officials said the case remains under investigation, and no additional details have been released about the circumstances of the seizure.
