Meth lab found in stolen vehicle

MAPLE VALLEY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) - Authorities didn't find the suspects at the scene, but did come across quite the evidence trail after locating a stolen vehicle.

The four-door 2000 Kia Sportage was reported stolen to Howard City police on Sept.  17.

Montcalm County sheriff's deputies located the vehicle on Peapke Road near McBride Road in Maple Valley Township at 8:45 p.m. Sunday.

Inside the vehicle were several components used for making methamphetamine, as well as some prescription drugs and a stolen license plate.

Detectives from the Central Michigan Enforcement Team responded to the scene and conducted a hazardous waste cleanup.

Suspects have been identified and arrest warrants are pending, according to a news release.

Deputies were also assisted by the Howard City Police Department during the investigation.