EASTON, Conn. (WTNH)– A 24-year-old man was arrested with 26.59 ounces of crystal meth and 577 Xanax pills in Easton on Monday.

Police say Cavan Devine was arrested at 5:10 p.m., after police recovered 26.59 ounces of crystal methamphetamine, 577 Xanax pills, packaging information, a cellphone and computer from a room he was renting at 55 Silver Hill Road. Police say the crystal meth is valued at over $50,000 ( the pills are valued at over $10,000) making this one of the largest seizures of crystal meth in the area.

The investigation stemmed from calls from the home where he was renting a room. When officers met with the occupants over the weekend, they led police to the evidence, which also included packaging, scales and residue.

Police say when they brought the narcotics to Newtown Police, they tested positive for crystal meth. Officers then went back to the home Monday where they arrested Devine, as he was coming back to gather personal belongings.

Officers also executed search warrants of Devine’s vehicle, his room in the Easton home and also at the Holiday Inn at 1070 Main Street in Bridgeport. Devine had recently rented a room at the hotel and a small quantity of crystal meth and more evidence was seized there.

Devine was charged with operating a drug factory, possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, failure to keep narcotics in original container, disorderly conduct and sale of narcotics. Devine’s bond was set at $500,000 and is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.

Police say there was no evidence that the crystal meth was made by Devine. Evidence seized showed signs of the purchase and resale being done through the mail so officers are working with the DEA and US Postal Service on this investigation.