Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The man charged in a massive drug growing operation bust in Eyota last year has reached a plea agreement with Olmsted County prosecutors. 

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The criminal complaint in the case says Olmsted County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search warrant at a residence in the 30 block of Park Dr. Northwest in Eyota on Feb. 15. 

The search led to the discovery of large quantities of psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana. 46-year-old Andrew Krukow was arrested and charged as a result of the raid. 

Olmsted County Sheriff's Office photo
Olmsted County Sheriff's Office photo
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On Wednesday the Eyota man entered a plea agreement in which he pled guilty to a first-degree drug sales charge.

In exchange the prosecution dismissed a first-degree drug possession charge, two counts of fifth-degree drug possession and a gross misdemeanor charge for having a firearm near a controlled substance. 

Krukow complaint. Olmsted County Court
Krukow complaint. Olmsted County Court
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The charges say deputies seized 1,158 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 186.1 grams of marijuana, seven amphetamine/dextroamphetamine pills, $2,000 in cash and packaging that indicated drug sale activity.

Krukow complaint. Olmsted County Court
Krukow complaint. Olmsted County Court
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Law enforcement also seized seven firearms and ammunition that was found inside of the residence. 

Krukow complaint. Olmsted County Court
Krukow complaint. Olmsted County Court
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Information regarding the plea agreement did not indicate a possible sentencing. Krukow is set to be sentenced at a hearing scheduled to occur in March. 

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