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In January 2024, Ramsey County VCET executed a Search Warrant in Saint Paul resulting in the seizure of a large quantity of marijuana, mushrooms, and THC vape pens along with a large quantity of weapons and US Currency. As VCET executed the Search Warrant, multiple suspects ran out of the fortified house but were quickly caught in a foot chase. Over 200 pounds of high-grade cannabis flower was seized which was packaged in one -pound quantities for resale. Five firearms, two of which had no serial number and one of which matched shell casings from a 2023 SPPD case (No victims). Another two pounds of mushrooms, 2,500 THC vape pens, and 4 grams of cocaine were recovered. Additionally, $123,092 US Currency was seized from the residence along with a money counter and drug ledgers which included spreadsheets documenting sales and debts. The following day, a second Search Warrant was executed in which another 20 pounds of high-grade cannabis was seized along with two more firearms and $9,460 US Currency. A week later, a third Search Warrant was executed in which five more firearms were seized along with $481,193 US Currency. When VCET executed the Search Warrant, Co -Conspirators of the main target were in the process of heat sealing the US Currency into bags and placing them into containers which could then be buried. Finally, in February 2024, the MVPD VCET Investigator along with another VCET Investigator traveled to Michigan where the Marijuana was believed to have been grown. VCET teamed up with the Michigan State Police where two additional Search Warrants were executed which resulted in the dismantling of two illegal marijuana grow operations. Two suspects in this case were later charged in Federal court. Marijuana Investigations continue to be one of the more dangerous investigations that VCET conducts. While marijuana is now legal in the State of Minnesota, VCET Investigators rarely come in contact with those that are abiding by the new laws. While speaking with marijuana users on the street / jail interviews, most state they will continue using the "black market" when obtaining their marijuana mostly because of prices.