Crime & Safety

Sheriff's Newsletter: 12-Pound Meth Bust Largest of Its Kind in Dakota County History

Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows keeps you updated on the latest county happenings.

An early morning drug task force —the largest meth bust in Dakota County history, according to Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows.

In the latest edition of the Dakota County Sheriff's Newsletter, Bellows lauded Dakota County Drug Task Force officials for the find. The raid took place at 1:10 a.m. last Wednesday morning, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Dakota County Attorney's Office.

One man, 35-year-old Albert Morris Johnson, faces two first-degree counts of possession of a controlled substance, each of which carries a maximum penalty of up to 30 years in prison and $1 million in fines. He also faces weapons charges.

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