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The East Central Drug Task Force has released  few details about two days of search warrants that authorities executed in and around a property in downtown Shafer, July 17 and 18.  No names for people detained have been provided and charges are pending.  As of Friday afternoon there had been no injuries or incidents attributed to this activity and law enforcement safely and effectively executed their searches, according to the task force command.

As part of an ongoing investigation, the multi-county task force members, Chisago County sheriff personnel, K9, SWAT and drone team—were involved in searching the property on Redwing Avenue. Law enforcement has seized suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and prescription pill products that appear to be possessed illegally. The evidence is undergoing forensic analysis. 

The “...operation reflects our ongoing commitment to combating illegal drug activity and enhancing public safety,” the task force statement concluded.  If you  have information to provide on this site or to initiate another complaint to the East Central Drug Task Force;  you may contact the agency through its Facebook page or call 320-566-4153.

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