Michigan State Police Seize Over 500 Grams of Meth, Encounter Alligator in Downriver Raid

A suspect is now in custody after a Downriver raid led by the Michigan State Police Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team (MNET) turned up an eclectic mix of contraband this morning. In addition to discovering a substantial cache of drugs, officials stumbled upon an alligator, an unexpected inhabitant in the home. According to

Audacy

, more than 500 grams of methamphetamine were seized during the operation.

The inventory of illegal substances further included 10 grams of heroin, 6 grams of cocaine, and roughly 400 grams of various pills, such as oxycodone, gabapentin, and acetaminophen, MSP officials said. Found in the home were also nine guns. The suspect was arrested, and the case remains under prosecutor review. In addition to MSP’s MNET, the Metro South Post and Downriver SWAT assisted with the seizure. While executing the search warrant, an alligator likely gave the detectives pause, found inside the suspect’s residence.

In a social media update from

MSP Second District

, it was mentioned that this particular enforcement effort was supported by Byrne JAG grant #2022-MU-BX-0011, provided by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, of the U.S. Department of Justice, and administrated by the Michigan State Police. Since its discovery, the alligator has been transferred to the care of a local animal shelter.

Narcotics Enforcement and a Surprise Guest:

November 12, 2024

The Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team (MNET) executed a search warrant in a Downriver Community.

Detectives seized over 500 grams of methamphetamine, 10 grams of heroin, 6 grams of cocaine, 371 grams of various…

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