GIANT Narcotics Team Makes Another Arrest

MERCER, WI - Saturday, March 15, 2008 - On Friday, March 14, members of the Gogebic Iron Area Narcotics Team arrested a 20 year old Mercer, WI male on several charges relating to the possession and sale of cocaine in the Mercer area.

The arrest is the result of a 2 month investigation by the team, which included controlled purchases of cocaine. The male was arrested after officers made a controlled purchase of 3 ½ grams of cocaine.

Seized during the arrest were over 50 grams of cocaine, marijuana, and cash. The subject was lodged in the Iron County Jail.