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pound of methamphetamine was recovered. Within days of that arrest, the Ramsey County VCET Unit executed a Search Warrant at the methamphetamine dealer's home. At the completion of the Search Warrant, a large quantity of methamphetamine and US Currency was recovered. Investigators also recovered a firearm from a co-conspirator which he / she was prohibited from possessing. Three individuals were booked at the Ramsey County LEC for drug and weapons charges. After further investigation, Investigators learned that this DTO was supplying narcotics customers in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Mounds View / New Brighton VCET Investigators began working with the Green Bay Investigators to locate and arrest narcotic suspects from their case that were residing in Minnesota. In August 2021, the Mounds View VCET Investigator and New Brighton VCET Investigator opened a narcotics investigation into a known methamphetamine dealer in the Saint Paul area. After weeks of surveillance, probable cause was obtained and Search Warrants were authorized for his / her premise, vehicle, and person. At the completion of the Search Warrant, a half - pound of methamphetamine was recovered along with numerous firearms which he / she was prohibited from possessing. There was also a large quantity of stolen property found at the address. The methamphetamine dealer was later charged in State Court with 15t Degree Possession and Sale of a Controlled Substance. NOTE: In January 2022, Investigators learned that the same individual was continuing to possess and sell large quantities of methamphetamine in the Twin Cities metro area. Further investigation led to an additional Search Warrant which resulted in the recovery of another pound of methamphetamine and four firearms, two of which were stolen in a Washington County burglary. Investigators also recovered a stolen truck and thousands of dollars' worth of stolen tools. In October 2021, the Mounds View Police Department responded to an "Accident with Injuries". Upon arrival, they observed two individuals on scene that sustained injuries during the cash. While conducting their investigation, they noted that both individuals possessed large quantities of US Currency. They also observed a large quantity of Blue M30 pills (Oxycodone) scattered throughout the vehicle and ground which later totaled 834 pills. Both individuals were released to the hospital pending further investigation. Over the next month, the Mounds View VCET Investigator opened a narcotics investigations into the two individuals, one of which was a Mounds View resident. After weeks of surveillance, probable cause was obtained and Search Warrants were authorized for the search of premises, vehicles, and individuals. At the completion of the Search Warrant, another 1,300 Blue M30 pills were seized from the same individual along with two firearms and nearly $45,000 US Currency. With the assistance of the SPPD Financial crimes unit, another $60,000 US Currency was frozen in numerous bank accounts and await forfeiture. One of the individuals arrested has at least four open narcotic cases throughout the Twin Cities metro all of which involve the possession and/ or sale of Blue M30 Oxycodone pills. The Ramsey County VCET Unit is one of the largest Narcotics & Violent Crime Task Forces in the State of Minnesota. With Minneapolis — Saint Paul being a main narcotic distribution hub within Minnesota, the Ramsey County VCET Unit is often called upon to assist other Task Forces throughout Minnesota and / or United States. The Mounds View VCET Investigator assisted