These are the firearms that police said a felon was in possession of in Alger County this week. (Photo courtesy of the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team)

MUNISING — On Wednesday, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team arrested a 27-year-old man from Alger County for possession of firearms.

After a 6-month-long joint investigation involving agents from with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and UPSET, it was determined that the suspect was a convicted felon and evidence posted on social media identified him shooting several different firearms.

As a convicted felon, the suspect was prohibited from using or possessing firearms, officials said. Due to the potential danger towards law enforcement, the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team was utilized to execute a search warrant and take the suspect into custody, which happened without incident.

During a search of the residence, officers located 12 rifles and one pistol. The suspect had multiple semi-automatic firearms with large capacity “drum type” magazines.

The suspect was lodged in the Alger County Jail. His name is not being released at this time.

Detectives from UPSET were assisted by troopers from the MSP Traffic Safety Team, the MSP K-9 Unit, the MSP Aviation Unit, the MSP Emergency Support Team and ATF.

Bud Sargent can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 544. His email address is bsargent@miningjournal.net.