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Crystal meth, fentanyl & 'Molly' reportedly seized during ATF raid in Ypsilanti

Posted at 7:39 AM, Sep 07, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-07 17:20:29-04

A man has been arrested for allegedly possessing numerous narcotics found at a residence in Ypsilanti.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was given information about the criminal activities of Justin Monroe, identified as "White Boy Justin," according to a criminal complaint.

Monroe had previously been arrested seven times for drug-related offenses.

ATF obtained search warrants for the residences in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor. At the residence in Ypsilanti, investigators found approximately two kilograms of suspected fentanyl in the shape of "brick," 300 grams of suspected crystal meth, a pound of suspected "Molly," a loaded handgun and $145,000 inside of a closet in Monroe's bedroom.

Monroe has been charged with possession with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.