15 suspects indicted in drug ring bust DETROIT, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- A drug ring allegedly operating throughout Michigan was broken up by multiple federal agencies and 15 suspects have been indicted, authorities say. The suspects have been charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana and cocaine. Some have also been charged with illegally possessing firearms. In the indictment unsealed Tuesday in U.S. District Court, federal officials allege the ring sold more than 2,200 pounds of marijuana, 280 grams of crack cocaine and 11 pounds of cocaine dating back to 2008. The Detroit News reported more than $500,000 was seized from a home in Franklin as a part of the investigation, which involved police in Detroit, Franklin, Troy, Novi, Warren, as well as Michigan State Police and several federal agencies. Most of the defendants were arraigned Tuesday and released on bond.