Minneapolis, MN – The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office announced an “all clear” Wednesday afternoon following a criminal investigation into narcotics and weapons near 19th Street and East 5th Avenue in Minneapolis.
According to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement conducted the operation earlier today and temporarily asked residents to avoid the area. Officials have since confirmed that the scene is secure and that traffic and neighborhood access have returned to normal.
Deputies clarified the investigation was related solely to narcotics and weapons activity, adding that it was not connected to immigration enforcement. “HCSO does not do civil immigration enforcement,” the department stated in a social media update.
No additional information regarding arrests, charges, or seized evidence was immediately available as of publication. Authorities said more details could be released as the investigation progresses.
Residents near 19th Street reported a heavy law enforcement presence earlier in the day, but by late afternoon, the area had been cleared.
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