DTF Seizes Crystal Meth From Amtrak Passenger

An investigation into the sales of crystal methamphetamine in the Port Huron area concluded in the early morning hours of December 15th at the Amtrak train station on 16th Street in Port Huron.  According to St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon, the St. Clair County Drug Task Force received a tip that a man coming into Port Huron on the train had a large quantity of crystal meth with him.  Several DTF members set up surveillance at the train station.  Shortly before midnight on December 14th, the train arrived at the station.  The suspect, a 46 year old Port Huron man was spotted exiting the train just after midnight.  After members of the Drug Task Force made contact with the man, it was found that he was carrying $2000 worth of crystal meth in his coat.  He was arrested without incident and transported to the St. Clair County Intervention and Detention Center.  The suspect faces charges of possession with intent to deliver crystal methamphetamine.