$1 Million Worth of Drugs Seized in Major Minnesota Trafficking Bust
Undated (KROC-AM News)- Authorities are reporting a Minnesota drug trafficking investigation has resulted in the seizure of $1 million worth of drugs.
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That’s according to a news release issued on Monday by the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office.
Five people are charged in the case, which covers multiple jurisdictions and involves local, state and federal agencies.
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The news release says authorities seized 25 pounds of methamphetamine, 3 pounds of cocaine and 2.5 pounds of heroin. The location or locations of the drug confiscation are not listed.
Authorities have identified the suspects as:
62-year-old Bill Rude of Wadena
38-Robert Anderson of Wadena
28-year-old Aaron Heifort of Clitherall, MN
27-year-old Carlos Valdovinos-Trejo of St. Paul
41-year-old Jesus Valdovinos of St. Paul
Officials say an arrest warrant has been issued for Valdovinos. The four other men are in custody.
All five of the suspects are facing federal drug charges. The operation that led to the major drug bust was conducted by the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office, West Central Drug Trafficking Taskforce, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Drug Enforcement Administration.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota is prosecuting the five suspects.
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