Six arrested, half pound of methamphetamine seized in narcotics investigation in Kandiyohi, Stearns counties

WILLMAR — Six people were arrested Monday in connection with a narcotics investigation, according to a news release from the CEE-VI Drug and Gang Task Force.

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All six were arrested and charged with a "variety of controlled substance charges," according to the news release issued Tuesday.

Sgt. Ross Ardoff, commander of the task force, wrote that the six arrests took place in three different cities in Kandiyohi and Stearns counties.

Agents executed search warrants related to the trafficking of methamphetamine.

According to the news release, agents seized half a pound of methamphetamine, three handguns and $7,000 in cash believed to be from drug sales.

The CEE-VI Task Force was assisted by the Central Minnesota Task Force, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and other local law enforcement agencies in executing the search warrants.

The investigation is currently active and ongoing. Additional arrests are expected, according to the release.