Minneapolis, MN — A coordinated law enforcement operation has resulted in one of the largest recent drug seizures in Hennepin County, with investigators recovering approximately 144 pounds of methamphetamine earlier this month.
According to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, the West Metro Drug Task Force (WMDTF), working alongside the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), executed the seizure as part of an ongoing investigation into large-scale drug trafficking operations across the region. Authorities said the meth was confiscated as part of efforts to disrupt a major narcotics distribution network believed to be operating in and around the Minneapolis area.
Officials described the seizure as a “significant milestone” in the ongoing multi-agency effort to reduce the flow of illegal drugs into Hennepin County. Due to the continuing nature of the investigation, law enforcement has not released additional details about potential suspects or arrests connected to the operation.
The WMDTF is a regional law enforcement initiative that includes several agencies from the west metro area, focusing on combating high-level drug distribution and related criminal activity. The Sheriff’s Office commended the collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies, noting the seizure as a major success in their broader campaign against narcotics trafficking.
Authorities said more information will be shared as the investigation progresses and when doing so will not compromise case integrity.
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