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DOJ announces charges in ‘major’ Minnesota drug trafficking investigation
By Kyle Brown at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
Federal and state officials on Tuesday announced criminal charges stemming from a “major” drug trafficking investigation in Minnesota that has so far produced 25 arrests.
Leaders from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Minneapolis Police Department and Hennepin C...
Key takeaway What we know The Department of Justice on Tuesday unsealed a new indictment charging 11 defendants affiliated with the “G Block” street gang with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, namely fentanyl and cocaine.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The charges announced against the G Block and Family Mob street gangs have significant implications for public safety in Minneapolis. The alleged trafficking of large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine by these groups has likely contributed to the city's ongoing struggles with opioid-related overdoses and violent crime. The fact that these gangs operate in specific neighborhoods, such as the area around 19th Street and Nicollet Avenue and along Lake Street, means that residents in these areas have likely been disproportionately affected by their activities. As law enforcement continues to pursue the one remaining suspect, Fronta Lontrell Miller, community leaders and residents will be watching to see how the city responds to the underlying issues that allow these gangs to thrive. The city's efforts to address the root causes of gang activity and provide support to affected neighborhoods will be crucial in preventing similar investigations in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Federal and state officials on Tuesday announced criminal charges stemming from a “major” drug trafficking investigation in Minnesota that has so far produced 25 arrests.
Leaders from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Minneapolis Police Department and Hennepin C...
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