(WWJ) A Michigan State Police narcotics team says it seized more methamphetamine in the month of January, 2021, than in the last three years combined.
The multijurisdictional STING (Strike Team Investigative Narcotics Team) task force, which covers several northern Michigan counties, says this comes as so-called "one-pot meth" is increasing in popularity.
Last month, STING seized eight cases of it.
According to Det. Lt. Matthew Jordan, Commander of STING, when purchased on the street, it was sold in one-gram increments. STING saw this product become more popular from 2010 to 2014 with it being uncommon to see more than five grams.
In January 2021, STING seized the largest amount with eight cases adding up to 459.5 grams. The quantities seized in 2018, 2019 and 2020 all added up to 442.2 grams in 118 cases, Jordan said.
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