Missoula man arrested in Lake County drug bust

More than 10 grams of meth was taken from a Missoula man in a drug bust on Friday in Lake County.

According to a Lake County Sheriff’s press release, Mark Gies, 61, was arrested for felony distribution of dangerous drugs in or near a school during the joint operation between Ronan Police, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Northwest Montana Drug Task Force.

Upon his arrest, 10.5 grams of meth and cash were seized from Gies.

Gies is currently in custody at the Lake County jail on a $25,000 bond.