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Notorious drug dealer from the 1980s arrested on new charges

In recent national news, a drug dealer who got his start during the infamous crack epidemic of the 1980s has been arrested with dozens of other individuals on new drug charges.

The suspect was charged with selling controlled substances and accused of other drug-related offenses after a 15-month undercover investigation. In Minnesota, such charges carry very harsh penalties.

Forty-four other people were also charged with drug crimes in relation to the suspect's alleged grand operations. Collectively, the suspected group is known as the "Supreme Team."

Controlled drug buys result in nine arrests

A drug charge can result from various types of activities. For example, a routine traffic stop for a defective taillight could result in a search and seizure. Also, a DUI is a frequent lead-in to a search for illegal substances. Furthermore, an informant could set up a controlled buy. That's exactly what happened in a recent case.

Specifically, nine people were charged with drug crimes in Minnesota after a series of arrests around Fergus Falls. The arrests precipitated out of a two-month investigation, which involved several controlled drug buys by confidential informants.

Minnesota man convicted for drug charges gets sentence reduced

When confronting criminal charges, it is imperative to have solid legal representation. Your attorney should ensure that your interests and desires are adequately met. Unfortunately, with inexperienced representation, you could find yourself making sacrifices within your case. That is exactly what happened to one local man. Fortunately, this military veteran, who was originally sentenced to 10 years, is now sentenced to less jail time after renegotiating a plea agreement with the help of a new attorney.

The man was sentenced in 2010 to a mandatory minimum 10-year term after pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession of a firearm by a drug user. The man began serving his sentence in Minnesota; however, he later asked to have the sentence vacated. The man claimed that his former lawyer did not represent him adequately. Specifically, the man asserted that his plea was not voluntary.

Federal agents are checking the mail for synthetic drugs in shipments

If you have been reading this blog, you know that federal drug investigators are really hammering hard on the fight against synthetic drugs. Synthetic drugs are manmade chemical compounds, which imitate the effects of actual illegal drugs. They are stopping at nothing to prevent these substances from entering Minnesota. So far, agents have seized more than 26 shipments from South Carolina, Texas and Nevada. This includes shipments from within the state of Minnesota, too.

A representative from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service says that the goal is to keep the mail safe.

Minnesota KFC investigated for drug operations

If you have read this blog before, you know that drug busts have occurred in some of the most unexpected places. Recently, another Minnesota establishment has been suspected of distributing drugs. Specifically, authorities believe that drugs were on the menu at a KFC restaurant, which is located in Worthington. Despite these allegations, police did not find any controlled substances at the restaurant.

Sources claim that a drug task force received a tip about an operation at KFC, which led to an investigation. According to reports, police searched the KFC and a nearby apartment in the city. In total, officers made five arrests. Within the process, authorities seized pot, cocaine and drug paraphernalia from the apartment.

Minnesota creates harsh laws for the sale of synthetic drugs

As you know, Minnesota has been cracking down on the use of synthetic drugs. Synthetic drugs are man-made chemical compounds, which mimic the effects of actual illegal drugs. In connection with these efforts, last Friday, Governor Mark Dayton signed into law a bill that will create stronger penalties for synthetic drugs.

The bill was authored by Duluth's Senator Roger Reinert. The new law allows the state pharmacy board to add drugs to the list of illegal substances, which would help the state stay up-to-date with all synthetic drugs. The chemical makeup of these substances is continuously changing. Therefore, the new law permits the expedited illegalization of chemical compounds as they evolve in the drug community.

Minnesota man hides 8 grams of cocaine in his body

Sometimes, a routine traffic stop can transform into a more serious criminal investigation. That was the case when recently, a standard speeding stop ended with the discovery of eight grams of crack cocaine.

According to reports, a Minnesota State Trooper was patrolling Interstate 35 when he observed a vehicle going 75 mph in a 70 mph zone near Moose Lake. When he stopped the car, he recognized the driver who was of St. Paul. Sources say that the trooper remembered the man from a previous stop. During the recent stop, the officer realized that the man's license was suspended. Therefore, the trooper arrested the individual and had the man's vehicle towed to a law enforcement center.

The use of heroin use is increasing among drug users in Minnesota

These days, heroin use appears to be a recurring problem in Minnesota. As drug enforcement attempts to crack down on the drug scene, they are noticing an increasing trend of heroin use. Recently, five individuals were arrested in connection with the transport and sale of heroin. They are facing charges for fifth-degree possession and the introduction of contraband into a correctional facility.

This recent incident is just one of many. Authorities believe that the revived interest in heroin probably derives from an increasing dissatisfaction among illegal drug users with formerly popular prescription drugs. While prescription drugs were the "drugs of choice" for users over the past decade, recently, they have become less trendy for a number of reasons.

Brett Favre's nephew is arrested for marijuana charges

With football season far away, Minnesota residents rarely hear about NFL players. However, in recent news, the nephew of former NFL megastar Brett Favre has been arrested on drug charges. This recent news puts the football idol back into the limelight.

Last season, Favre's 20-year-old nephew was a redshirt freshman quarterback on the Bulldogs roster. Sources say that he was found with marijuana and paraphernalia inside his car after he was stopped for a traffic violation. Accordingly, he has been charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.

Residents from Little Falls are arrested for marijuana charges

As you know, Minnesota has been cracking down on drug crimes. Drug agents will stop at nothing to find those possessing or dealing illegal substances. In the process, officials often use help from informants. That was the case in a recent story out of Little Falls, Minnesota.

According to reports, authorities conducted a search warrant in Little Falls after receiving information that occupants of a residence had been selling controlled substances. Allegedly, investigators found 455 grams of marijuana in a lock box. The drugs were purportedly packaged for resale. Sources claim that the street value of this amount equates to approximately $1,000.

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