Bust in Portage County
The Portage County Sheriff's Department says two men have been arrested after allegedly selling steroids to undercover officers.
Authorities say they launched an investigation into the distribution of steroids in Central Wisconsin in August 2006.
A 22-year-old man from Plover was arrested. They say he sold an undercover officer steroids three times in Plover.
The investigation then led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man from Marshfield, who is believed to have been the Plover man's supplier.
Between October 2006 and January 11, 2007, authorites say he sold steroids to an undercover officer in Stevens Point three times and once in Marshfield. They say about $10,000 worth of steroids were bought, $6000 of which occurred on January 11.
After his arrest, a box of steroids ready to be shipped outside Wisconsin was found in his vehicle.
His residence at 909 Western Avenue in Marshfield was then searched. Police there say they found a variety of steroids in liquid, powder and capsule form. They estimate the street value of those steroids to be at least $120,000. However, a number of bulk substances that were recovered have not been identified, which could increase the value.
Packaging and processing materials were also found.
The 20-year-old is facing charges in Portage County of delivery of controlled substances and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. He also faces charges in Wood County.
The investigation has been linked to countries including Canada and China, as well as other states.
Authorities say three search warrants were executed in Missoula, Montana over the weekend. One man was arrested on steroid-related charges.
Some of the anabolic steroids discovered include Methandrostenolone, Stanozolol and Oxymetholone. All three are considered Schedule III drugs and fall under control of the Wisconsin Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
Stay tuned to wsaw.com and NewsChannel 7 at 5 for further updates.
