Large amount of heroin seized during drug trafficking investigation

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- A Benton Harbor man was arrested on drug and weapons charges following an investigation by the Southwest Enforcement Team.

SWET and deputies with the Berrien County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant at 1027 Superior Street in Benton Harbor as part of an investigation into heroin trafficking.

At the location, investigators located a large amount of heroin and a pistol that had been reported stolen from a residence in St. Joseph Township.

Mayquon Shalaw Morrison was arrested on preliminary charges of possession with intent to deliver heroin, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm in commission of a felony, possession of a stolen firearm and felon possess ammunition.