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Update: Large amount of meth, cash, seized during I-29 traffic stop in SD

SHERIFF SAYS THE DRIVER MAY HAVE BEEN HEADING TO THE FARGO AREA
Jim Monk,

SISSETON, S.D. (KVRR) – A Mississippi man is in custody after authorities in South Dakota seized several pounds of methamphetamine, a loaded gun and a large amount of cash on Interstate 29 near the North Dakota border. Roberts County Sheriff Tyler Appel says a deputy found the drugs during a routine traffic stop Tuesday. Twenty-seven-year-old Travis Henley of Hazlehurst, Mississippi…
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Two Arrested In Drug Bust At Spirit Lake Casino

TJ Nelson,

ST. MICHAEL, N.D. (KVRR) — A drug bust at Spirit Lake Casino south of Devils Lake. Benson County Sheriff’s Office and Bureau of Indian Affairs Police were called to the casino Wednesday night around 8:30 for suspicious activity. They found 41-year-old Joann Tiegen and 44-year-old Michael Garner, both of Devils Lake, in possession of meth, marijuana, packaging materials, scales and…
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Police seize drugs, cash, gun from north Fargo home

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Police have arrested a Fargo man in connection with several drug-related charges. On November 3, the police department’s Narcotics Unit and the Cass County Drug Task Force, served a search warrant at 743 Oak Street North.  Detectives found 234 hits of LSD, marijuana wax, THC Vape Cartridges, $3,600 in cash, and a .45 Caliber rifle. Twenty-nine-year-old Jacob Wishinsky…

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Fargo man arrested in drug bust

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – An intensive drug investigation that started in February has ended with the arrest of a Fargo man. The Fargo Police Department Narcotics Unit, Metro Street Crimes Unit, and the Cass County Drug Task Force arrested 33-year-old Scott Anderson. Police say they have tried to arrest Anderson multiple times over the past several weeks but were unsuccessful. On…

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Fargo Police K9 Leads Detective to Major Drug Bust

Approximately 34 pounds of marijuana was found in garage in south Fargo
Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — The hard work of a Fargo Police K9 leads to a major drug bust in south Fargo. Police arrested 24-year-old Kaylee Helgeson after Detective Bret Witte and K9 Kilo conducted a search on a row of garages in the 1800 Block of 39 Street South. After getting a search warrant, officers found approximately 34 pounds of marijuana….
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Mandan Woman Accused in Large Drug Bust to Face Trial in May

Isaak faces six felony drug charges for possession with intent to deliver
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MANDAN, N.D.–A Mandan woman accused of possessing more than $1 million in illegal drugs with intent to sell will face trial in May. Prosecutors say 24-year-old Megan Isaak sold more than half a ton of marijuana between March 2018 and April 2019. She was arrested after police executed a search warrant at her storage unit in Mandan. A criminal complaint…
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Sheriff: Meth Bust is Largest Ever in Grant County

The meth has a street value of about $40,000.
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CARSON, N.D.–A Carson man is in custody after Grant County authorities say they intercepted a package with 5 pounds of methamphetamine, an amount they say is the largest seizure in the county. Sheriff John Foss says the meth has a street value of about $40,000. Authorities say someone who received the package in error called sheriff’s officials earlier this week….
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Detroit Lakes Drug Bust Lands Three People From Chicago Behind Bars

a search turned up 196 grams of heroin, 2 grams of cocaine and nearly $6,300 in cash
TJ Nelson,

BECKER CO., Minn. — Three Chicago people were arrested in a drug bust in Detroit Lakes earlier this month. Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander says a state patrol trooper pulled over a vehicle and a search turned up 196 grams of heroin, 2 grams of cocaine and nearly $6,300 in cash. 38-year old David Verner, 57-year-old Vincent Verner, and 38-year…
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Fargo Man Arrested In Nebraska Drug Bust

Joe Radske,

NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA (KFGO) – A Fargo man is one of four people arrested in separate, large drug busts along I-80 east of North Platte, Nebraska. In one of the traffic stops Wednesday night, state troopers searched a van driven by 50-year old Brent Lorenz, of Fargo and found 198 pounds of marijuana, 800 units of THC edibles, 79 THC…
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Three Men Arrested After Theft Investigation Turns Into Drug Bust

Officers found a large quantity of meth
TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, MN — What started out as a theft investigation turned into a drug bust in Fergus Falls. An officer responded to a high-dollar theft at Dunham Sports on Monday. The suspects were quickly identified and a search warrant was obtained to recover the stolen items and officers found a large quantity of meth. 25-year-old Michael Stavedahl was arrested following…