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Undercover narcotics team warns of rising meth and large seizures in northern Michigan area

Alpena City Council · April 20, 2026
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Detective Lieutenant Ray Rolette told Alpena council the area is seeing a surge in methamphetamine and significant seizures of cocaine and crack, describing multi‑jurisdictional investigations that recovered near‑kilogram quantities and weapons; the team urged continued local support for enforcement and training.

Detective Lieutenant Ray Rolette presented the 2025 annual report of the Undercover Narcotics Team to Alpena City Council on April 20, 2026, warning that methamphetamine — particularly Mexican‑sourced crystal meth — is the dominant drug threat in the team’s multi‑county area. Rolette said seizures have grown substantially in recent years and noted disturbing…

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