Washington County seizes nearly 11 pounds of meth, two guns in major bust
The nearly 11 pounds of meth and the two guns seized in Washington County. Photo courtesy of the Washington County Sheriff's Office. (Supplied)
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - A significant drug bust in Inver Grove Heights has led to the arrest of a local man and the seizure of methamphetamine and firearms.
Washington County Drug Task Force operation
What we know:
Danny Gene Zaccardi, 62, was arrested and charged with first-degree sale and possession of a controlled substance. The arrest followed a search warrant execution on Feb. 3 at a residence in Inver Grove Heights.
Investigators found nearly 11 pounds of methamphetamine and two firearms during the search.
The meth was discovered in various locations in a downstairs bedroom, while additional meth and the firearms were hidden behind a basement couch.
The backstory:
The Washington County Drug Task Force, a multi-agency partnership, led the investigation. This task force is supported by the North Central High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, which aids in disrupting drug trafficking operations.
The task force's efforts highlight their commitment to keeping dangerous narcotics out of local communities. The seized firearms included a Sig Sauer P365 9mm handgun and a Sig Sauer P232 380 Kurz handgun.