ESCANABA — A traffic stop in the city of Escanaba resulted in two arrests and the recovery of illegal drugs.

At approximately 8:50 p.m. Thursday, an Escanaba Public Safety Officer requested a canine unit to assist with a traffic stop the officer had made. According to a Friday morning press release, a positive canine alert resulted in two arrests and the recovery of roughly 10 grams of methamphetamine, along with a small amount of cocaine.

Follow-up investigation resulted in the recovery of an additional 20 grams of methamphetamine.

Escanaba Public Safety was assisted by Escanaba Public Safety Canine and the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team.

Antonio Anderson can be reached at 906-228-2500, extension 550. His email address is aanderson@miningjournal.net.