Meth, $6,500 seized at Baxter Walmart

By Dispatch staff report

September 15, 2022 06:22 PM

BAXTER — A 42-year-old Walker woman was arrested Saturday, Sept. 10, for possession of suspected methamphetamine at Walmart, 7295 Glory Road, in Baxter.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office stated a traffic stop was conducted in connection to an investigation into the use, sales and trafficking of illegal substances.

According to the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, the traffic stop took place at 9:42 p.m. and a K-9 was deployed for a sniff. The K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle and a search was conducted.

Deputies located 1 pound of suspected methamphetamine and $6,500.

Cass County stated the investigation indicated the drugs were bound for the Walker/Leech Lake Reservation area. Formal charges related to drug possession and sales are pending.

Assisting at the scene were the Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force and the Baxter Police Department.

Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reported most of the investigations start with a tip from the public and he encouraged the public to report suspected drug or other crime-related information to the authorities. People can request to speak to the investigation staff and can remain anonymous. Or they can report tips and information online through Crime Stoppers of Minnesota at crimestoppersmn.org .

By Dispatch staff report

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