Twenty-five people were charged Tuesday for their alleged roles in two major Minnesota-based drug trafficking organizations, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced.
The agency unsealed two indictments detailing a months-long, multi-agency investigation that led to multiple charges against each suspect, including conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and other substances, firearm offenses, violent crimes including murder, and others.
Twelve of the individuals, who were believed to be part of gangs known as the “Family Mob” and “G Block,” were arrested on June 30, FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Minneapolis Field Office Christopher Dotson said during a press conference announcing the indictments.
Several others are already in state custody and will be transferred to federal facilities soon, he said. …