The Brief
- Federal officials are announcing charges tied to two major Minnesota‑based drug trafficking organizations.
- The charges include conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, firearms offenses and violent crimes.
- Officials are holding a press conference at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, which can be watched live in the player above.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Federal prosecutors and law enforcement leaders are expected to announce charges Tuesday against multiple people accused of participating in two major drug trafficking organizations based in Minnesota.
Charges in drug trafficking case
What we know:
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota, multiple people are accused of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and other controlled substances, as well as firearms offenses, violent crime offenses and related conduct.
The charges are the result of a long-term federal investigation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.…