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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Federal prosecutors and law enforcement leaders are expected to announce charges Tuesday against multiple people accused of participating in two major drug trafficking organizations based in Minnesota.
Charges in drug trafficking case
What we know:
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota, multiple people are accused of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and other controlled substances, as well as firearms offenses, violent crime offenses and related conduct.
The charges are the result of a long-term federal investigation, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Officials are expected to release additional details during an 11:30 a.m. press conference on Tuesday. The press conference can be watched live in the player above.
United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen will be joined by FBI Minneapolis Field Office Special Agent in Charge Christopher D. Dotson, Drug Enforcement Administration Assistant Special Agent in Charge Rafael Mattei, Minneapolis Police Department Interim Chief Bill Peterson, and Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt.
What we don't know:
The advisory did not specify how many people are facing charges or provide additional details about the alleged trafficking operations.
The Source: This story uses information from a Department of Justice press release.