Stuart Police: Update on mobile meth case.

Stuart Police: Update on mobile meth case.

On April 19, 2016, at 10:20pm, Stuart Police received a call regarding a disturbance at the Quality Inn (950 SE Federal Highway). The complainant reported that individuals were arguing next to Chrysler PT Cruiser in the parking lot.

Officers arrived on scene and made contact with occupants of the vehicle. While the officers were speaking to the individuals, a passenger in the rear seat of the vehicle attempted to hide something from view. Police ordered all of the occupants out of the vehicle. While exiting the vehicle, another suspect had a syringe in is hand and attempted to conceal it.

During a search of the vehicle, several clear rock-like substances believed to be methamphetamine were found along with several used syringes. The substances field tested positive for methamphetamine. In the rear compartment of the PT Cruiser, items consistent with a methamphetamine production were discovered. Some of these items include: plastic bottles, a bottle containing tubing attached to the cap, a coffee grinder with suspected pseudoephedrine residue, camping fuel, coffee filters, and lithium batteries, to name a few. All of the items are consistent with the production of meth.

Update on mobile meth case.

Update on mobile meth case.

The suspects were taken into custody were treated for drug overdose related symptoms. The Stuart Police Department Narcotics Unit, along with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and DEA Hazardous Materials Unit are assisting with this investigation.

Update on mobile meth case.

Update on mobile meth case.

All four suspects were placed under arrest and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and trafficking methamphetamine. They are being held at the Martin County Jail with a $400,000 bond.

Update on mobile meth case.

Update on mobile meth case.

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